Summary Information

Title: John Peterkin journal
Creator: Peterkin, John, ca. 1790-1833
Inclusive dates: 1817-1819, 1837-1838
Extent: 1 volume
Abstract:

The John Peterkin journal includes letters written by Peterkin, a Scottish immigrant to Virginia and Georgia in 1817-1819, to family and friends in Scotland and Pennsylvania, as well as writings by William Russell, a later owner of the journal. Peterkin wrote about his thoughts on slavery, the displacement of Native Americans, and democracy.

Language: The material is in English
Repository: William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan

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