Autobiographies (documents)--Mexico--19th century, Autobiographies (documents)--United States--19th century, Baptists--United States, Frontier and pioneer life--United States, and Physicians--19th century
Rowland Willard-Elizabeth S. Willard papers (addition): correspondence, writings, diaries, printed
Container / Volume:
Box 3
Image Count:
4
Description:
In envelope with caption: My old masonic apron / Royal arch, 32nd degree [canceled] / Rowland Willard, M.D. / St. Charles, Mo. / A.D. 1822 / Junior warden., In folder with typescript letter and history of Haddonfield [N.J.] Lodge no. 130, F. & A. M., MS note contineus on back of envelope., and See also WA MSS S-2512.
Subject (Name):
Willard, Dr. --Freemasonry
Subject (Topic):
Aprons, Freemasonry --United States --Lodges, Freemasonry--Missouri, and Freemasons --Clothing
Manuscript journal kept by Dr. Rowland Willard during his travels along the Santa Fe Trail, 1825-1827. Daily entries record routes taken, scenery, plants, animals, fellow travelers on the Trail, and encounters with Indians. Includes descriptions of Taos, Santa Fe, and Chihuahua, where he settled and established his medical practice. Begins with Willard’s departure from St. Charles, Missouri, on May 6, 1825, and traces his journey with a caravan of thirty-three men traveling by pack horse along the Arkansas River and into New Mexico. The journal describes local men of note in the various locales visited, including trader Augustus Storrs in Santa Fe, and the alcades of Santa Fe and Albuquerque. During his journey, Willard engaged in trading with those he encountered, and the prices of goods bought and sold are recorded in his journal. The journal also includes descriptions of the men Willard met in Chihuahua, including Comanche chiefs, Governor Arce, and several American traders.
Description:
Front cover wanting.
Subject (Geographic):
Albuquerque (N.M.)--Description and travel, Arkansas River--Description and travel, Chihuahua (Mexico : State)--Description and travel, Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico)--Description and travel, Mississippi River--Description and travel, New Mexico--Description and travel, New Orleans (La.)--Description and travel, and Ohio River--Description and travel