Alexander Monypenny Papers, 1760-1761
Scope and Contents
Maj. Alexander Monypenny (n. d.) kept a diary during an expedition which he led against the Cherokees. The first entry was dated at Charlestown, March 20, 1761; the last entry was dated May 31, 1761, at Camp Moultrie. The diary contains the record of army movements and dealings with the Indians.
The order book for New York and Charlestown is a record book-first entry "Orders on board the Brotherly Love Transport" at Sandy Hook, December 24, 1760. The last entry was made in camp at Monk's Corner, Sunday, March 22, 1761. This log records troop movements, partly by ship and partly by land. There are typescripts of both manuscripts.
Dates
- Creation: 1760 - 1761
Conditions Governing Access
Access is by appointment only.
Extent
2 items
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The items came from Harmsworth Library, later sold at Sotheby's, London, 1948.
Physical Description
For the most part, both notebooks are in good condition.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
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