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Title
Arrangement structure
Date(s)
1856
Place of creation
No place, unknown, or undetermined
Extent
Language of material
English
Scope and content
Item is a well-written, often humorous journal by a Dr. Vincent. He describes the life of passengers travelling second class on a sailing ship from England to New York. Of special interest are the suggested list of supplies that passengers bring for the crossing and Vincent's impressions of America, in particular New York, Niagara Falls, and Hamilton. There is also an undated poem, "A voice from the penitentiary" by an anonymous author.
Conditions of access
from 1 to 2
Terms of use
Originals in container 2 have been withdrawn from circulation. Researchers must consult photocopies in container 1
Finding aid
No finding aid
Creator / Provenance
Biography / Administrative history
Dr. Vincent was a physician who emigrated to Upper Canada with his family.
Additional information
Subject heading
1. Dr. Vincent - Journeys, 1856
2. New York (N.Y.), 1856.
3. Dr. Vincent - Diaries, 1856
4. Niagara Falls (Ont.), 1857.
5. Upper Canada - Emigration and immigration, 1856
6. Hamilton (Ont.), 1857.
7. England - Description and travel, 1856
8. "A voice from the penitentiary".
9. Ship - Voyage and travel, 1856.
10. New York (N.Y.) - Description and travel, 1856.
11. Upper Canada - Description and travel, 1856.
Source
Private
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MIKAN no.
100257
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