Letter Book of Captain Mervine P. Mix

Alternative Title

Mix diaries; Private journal of Captain Mix kept on board of the Concord sloop of war

Creator

Mervine P. Mix

Files

Publication Date

1836

Time Period

1836-1837

Abstract

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.

Related materials: Diary and letters written by Captain 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. Mix also described the settlements of Key West, Tampa Bay, and Pensacola.

Resumen

El libro de cartas (marzo de 1836-febrero de 1837) contiene copias justas de las numerosas cartas de Mix a funcionarios del gobierno, oficiales militares, miembros de la tripulación del Concord y capitanes de otros barcos. Materiales relacionados: Diary and letters written by Captain Mervine P. Mix. El diario abarca el período comprendido entre el 12 de enero de 1836 y el 15 de agosto de 1837 e incluye descripciones de las operaciones navales, los movimientos de tropas, las expediciones de exploración y el Seminole. Mix también describió los asentamientos de Key West, Tampa Bay y Pensacola.

Keywords

Second Seminole War (1835-1842), United States. Navy, Florida--History, Seminole

Palabras claves

Segunda Guerra Semínola (1835-1842), Estados Unidos. Armada, Florida--Historia, Seminola

Extent

292 pages

Physical Collection

Mervine P. Mix Journal

Box

Housed in Special Collections Vault

Call Number

Special Collections: VAULT E83.835 .M59 1836

Language

English

Media Type

Letter books

Identifier

S62-00007

Recommended Citation

Mix, Mervine P., "Letter Book of Captain Mervine P. Mix" (1836). Select Florida Studies Manuscripts. 5.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fl_manuscripts/5