Journal of Abelard Guthrie from February to March, 1848, and November 18, 1861 to October 24, 1865

Summary: 
1848/02/00 Journal of Abelard Guthrie from February to March, 1848, and November 18, 1861 to October 24, 1865
Description: 

Journal of Abelard Guthrie from February to March, 1848, and November 18, 1861 to October 24, 1865. The beginning of the journal discusses leaving Cincinnati for New Orleans, and then taking the Steamship Edith to Vera Cruz, Mexico. Guthrie was under the command of Colonel Williams of the Michigan Volunteers, and he describes a march toward the mountains of Orizaba and Chickawuta. The second part of the journal contains Wyandot losses sworn to before United States Indian Agent James B. Abbott on November 18, 1861. The final part of the journal, which begins on May 26, 1865, concerns a Wyandot and Seneca treaty, money that Guthrie owes, land purchased by Charles Robinson, the Delaware Treaty, the Kansas 15th Volunteers, and other matters.

Original Date Description: 
February 1848 - October 24, 1865
Location Description: 
Kansas