Mémoire sur le district du Ouachita dans la province de la Louisianne, [1803]
Mss.917.6.Ex7
Journal up the Red and Washita Rivers, with William Dunbar, by order of the U.S. with list of common names of some of the trees and vegetables from the River Washita; | ||||
Other Descriptive Information: Accompanying this particular journal are three leaves that comprise lists of plants. These are separate from the pagination of the journal. The two lists are: (1) "Common Names of some of the Trees, Plants, Shrubs &cc growing in the Country adjacent to the Ouachita. viz." [2 leaves]; and (2) "List of Vegetables (perhaps non-descripts) from the River Washita" [1 leaf]. | ||||
Wilson, Patrick, Reverend.
Wilson, James P.(James Patriot.
Observations while passing thro' the Choctaw, Chickasaw & Cherokee nations | circa 1803 | |||
Explorations in the Louisiana country. Record of travel on road built between Choctaw and Chickasaw country; notes condition of Indian-white relations, increase of white population. At Muscle Shoals he stays with Cherokee chiefs Doublehead and Skiowska. Finds Indians have good farms, good furnishings, good fences, good stock. One Indian runs an inn. Other Descriptive Information: Donated by Reverend J. P. Wilson. The author of this item has been identified at different times as either James Patriot Wilson or Reverend Patrick Wilson. Access digital object: | ||||
Anmours, Charles-François-Adrien Le Paulmier, Chevalier d', 1742-1809.
Memoire sur le district du ouachita dans la province de la Louisianne | ||||
"Mémoire sur le district du Ouachita dans le province de la Louisianne." Explorations in the Louisiana Country. Charles Francois Adrien Le Paulmier, Chevalier d'Annemours was France's general consul to Virginia and Maryland. His journal provides a detailed account of the geography of the Louisiana territory, especially its waterways. The Ouachita District is the primary focus of his report. He describes its geography, crops, and economic potential, and provides a series of observations about indigenous cultures and histories in the area, including trading cultures, hunting patterns, and mounds. Mentions "Catahoula" Indians. May pertain to the Caddo, Choctaw, Tunica, and Ofo. D. 43p. and end. Accompanied originally by a letter from Jefferson; May 5, 1805, to J. Vaughan. (see B:J35.Le, no.41.) Access digital object: |