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Manuscripts

Diary of Sgt. Charles Floyd

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Front cover of the 55-page diary, from May 14 through August 17, 1804 written by Charles Floyd, a sergeant with the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Date Created:
1804
Creator:
Floyd, Charles, -1804

Publication Information

Creator
Floyd, Charles, -1804
Contributor
Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891
Date Created
1804

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
17 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Draper MSS M, vol. 6

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W01402K
Legacy ID
WHi 5699

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