Alternative Title
Mix diaries; Private journal of Captain Mix kept on board of the Concord sloop of war
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Abstract
Diary and letters written by Capt. Mervine P. Mix. The diary covers the period from January 12, 1836 to August 15, 1837 and includes descriptions of naval operations, troop movements, scouting expeditions, and the Seminole Indians. Mix also described the settlements of Key West, Tampa Bay, and Pensacola. The letter book (March 1836-February 1837) contains fair copies of Mix's numerous letters to government officials, military officers, Concord crew members, and captains of other vessels.
Keywords
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842 Naval operations, Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842 Personal narratives, Naval history 19th century, History Florida 1821-1865 Personal narratives
Description
1 online resource (2 v.) : ;
Subject: topical
Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842; Naval operations; Seminole War, 2nd, 1835-1842; Naval history; History
Subject: geographic
Florida
Time Period
ca 1837
Language
English
Genre
non-fiction
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Collection
Select Florida Studies Manuscripts
Identifier
S62-00006
Recommended Citation
Mix, Mervine P., "Diary and letter book Mix diaries Private journal of Captain Mix kept on board of the Concord sloop of war" (2022). Select Florida Studies Manuscripts. 4.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_manuscripts/4
