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ITEM — Box: 2 Identifier: gra00013, I, 1

"Matamoros to Monterey and return. Apr. 1-26th (1830) Matamoros to Tampico and S. Fernando Oct. 14 - Feb. 23.", 1830-1831 Digital

Scope and Contents

Loose manuscript in French, likely a draft cover note in Sereno Watson’s handwriting. Nest leaf begins narrative of trip to Monterey, 20 pages. Second section entitled "Voyage de Matamoros a Tampico," 14 Oct [1830]-29 Nov [1830], 59 pages. Third section entitled "Diario de Viage Luis Berlandier 1830-1831," 3 Dec,1830-10 Dec 1830, 14 pages. [Content similar to journal published in C.H. Muller’s Journey to Mexico, corresponds to pages 449-461 and 463-489. First section closer to the printed text than the rest.]

Dates

  • Creation: 1830-1831

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is available by appointment for research. Researchers must register and provide one form of valid photo identification. Please contact botref@oeb.harvard.edu for additional information.

Extent

0.5 linear feet (1 flat box, 1 half-width manuscript box [item 13 is missing])

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Botany Libraries, Gray Herbarium Library, Harvard University Repository

The Harvard University Herbaria houses five research libraries that are managed collectively as the Botany Libraries. The Gray Herbarium Library specializes in the identification and classification of New World plants with emphasis on North American plants. The Archives of the Gray Herbarium houses unique resources including personal papers, institutional records, field notes and plant lists, expedition records, photographs, original artwork, and objects from faculty, curators, staff, and affiliates of the Gray Herbarium.

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