A sketch of my travels in New Grenada in search of India rubber, [1851?].

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• 1 folder.

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Manuscript diary of an unknown American describing his travels in Colombia in search of india rubber, ca. 1851. Records his journey from Cartagena, Colombia on 4 April [1851?] to Tolu, then to Honda via the Magdalena River andon horseback; his return to Cartagena; and side trips in search of rubber trees. Describes his experiences, including an attack of malaria; the countryside; Indian villages; and fellow travelers. Left Chagres (Panama) for St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, where he awaited ship for NewYork.

Controlled Access Terms

• Rubber.
• Colombia -- Description and travel.
• Diaries.