Lewis Beebe journal 1776-1801

Lewis Beebe journal

This journal, 1776-1777, is a narrative of Lewis Beebe's participation in the campaign against Canada during the Revolution, giving an account of the battles, troop movements, commanding officers, ravages of disease in camps, and the economic and social aspects of the period. Journals, 1799-18...

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Main Author: Beebe, Lewis 1749-1816 (Creator)
Collection:Lewis Beebe Journal
Collection Number:Am.017
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Maryland > Description and Travel > 18th century
Medicine > 18th century.
Religion > Personal Writings
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Canada campaign
United States > Politics and government > 19th century
Washington, DC > Description and travel > 18th century
Physical Description: 0.2 Linear feet 0.2 linear feet, 3 volumes
Summary: This journal, 1776-1777, is a narrative of Lewis Beebe's participation in the campaign against Canada during the Revolution, giving an account of the battles, troop movements, commanding officers, ravages of disease in camps, and the economic and social aspects of the period. Journals, 1799-1800, 1800-1801, contain notes of a journey from New England to Virginia, with details on facilities for travel, characteristics of the inhabitants of the states he traversed, their religious sentiments, education, sports, recreations, economic and social conditions. Also included is information on the political controversies agitating the period, particularly the election of Thomas Jefferson, and the contest between Democratic and Federalist factions. Journal, 1776-1777, published in P.M.H.B., 59 (1935): 321-361.

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