Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789 [Journal of trip to Albany, New York]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02542.06 Author/Creator: Lott, Abraham, fl. 1785-1789 Place Written: Various places Type: Manuscript Date: 22 June 1774-25 July 1774 Pagination: 37 p. ; 14.5 x 10 cm. Order a Copy
Leather bound journal of Abraham Lott. Journal describes his journey from New York to Albany. Traveled by ship from Boston to the Hudson River. Mentions meeting Philip Schuyler and Philip Livingston, among other notable New Yorkers. Tells of his business and social interactions with prominent people in Albany. In last entry says he leaves Albany. End of journal has a separate list of his travel expenses.
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