Journal, kept by Emma Hotchkiss. Emma, the daughter of Captain Levi J Hotchkiss sailed on board the Ship HARVARD of Boston, Mass, on an Oriental to European trading voyage

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Title
Journal, kept by Emma Hotchkiss. Emma, the daughter of Captain Levi J Hotchkiss sailed on board the Ship HARVARD of Boston, Mass, on an Oriental to European trading voyage
Reference
Coll. 89
Collection
  • Mystic Seaport Museum: Hotchkiss-Gray Collection
Document Type
  • Correspondence
  • Diaries, Journals and Logbooks
Date
6 Feb-18 Dec 1856
Description
A young woman's account of life aboard ship, contains lengthy entries relating to dreams and books read during voyage. Notes on weather; latitude and longitude.
Theme
  • Women and the Sea