Bartlett (Robert B.) Diary, Vol 3., 1852

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Summary

Title:
Robert B. Bartlett Diary, Vol 3
Dates:
1852
Creators:
Bartlett, Robert B.
Abstract:
This is the third diary from Robert Bartlett called "Garabaldi's Own by Robert Bartlett, Volume 3." The journal is in good condition and the binding is still intact. The hand writing is clear and legible throughout. In this volume Mr. Bartlett tells of his time in Kingston, Massachusetts, the weather, his trades, and his family. There is also a piece of what appears to be human hair on the diary entry for Monday, November 1st, 1852. There are also three photographs in this diary. The end of the diary notes Robert is about to set off on his journey to California.
Extent:
1 folder 1 bound diary
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Robert B. Bartlett Diary, Vol 3, The Society of California Pioneers

Background

Scope and content:

Robert Bartlett's 3rd volume of his diary covers the time perion March 16 to November 11, 1852. As with the previous 2 diaries, the daily entries describe the weather and give a brief discription of his activities during the day. From May 8 to August 27 he is on the fishing boat "Delas" on the Grand Banks. In March he tells of a letter from his brother, George Bartlett, who is in San Francisco, offering to pay for the cost of passage to his brother, Thomas, to join him in San Francisco. Bartlett also tells of the departure of three men from the town, James B. Stetson, Noah P Burgess and John Alden Sampson, bound for San Francisco. On Oct 28, Bartlett talks of going to California but this is the only mention of his personal plans in this respect. On October 29 Daniel Websters funeral is held in a neighboring town. The Diary ends with a poem written to Bartlett from Robert Bruce Drew, "Parting Words to a Friend" implying that Drew was also leaving for California. Loose in the front of the diary are photographs of 2 boys and a girl all taken in San Francisco.

Acquisition information:
Donor and Date of acquisition unknown
Physical facet:
193 pages, 83 used, handwritten in ink, legible
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
John Davis
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2021-07-15 00:10:22 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection open for research

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Preferred citation:

Robert B. Bartlett Diary, Vol 3, The Society of California Pioneers

Location of this collection:
300 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Contact:
(415) 957-1849 ext. 160
mmdevine@californiapioneers.org
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