A.T. Havens journal, 1842-1843

Summary

Creator:

Havens, A. T.

Date:

1842-1843

Extent:

1 folder(s) (1 journal)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

A.T. Havens journal, ms 1337. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a journal kept by A. T. Havens, 1842-1843. Entries describe scenery along the St. John's River and Jacksonville, Florida; and Savannah, Macon, and Albany, Georgia. Havens writes about Picolata military post, plantations, his religious views, slaves, and railroads. Also mentioned are encounters with General Charles Floyd, Walter T. Colquitt, Bishop Stephen Elliott, and E. A. Nesbit.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Journals (accounts)

Places:

Florida -- Description and travel.
Georgia -- Description and travel.

Preferred citation:

A.T. Havens journal, ms 1337. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.