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William Bollaert papers, 1837-1849

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Open book William Bollaert notes and memoranda [vol. 1], 1837-1838

Title William Bollaert papers, 1837-1849

Creator Bollaert, William, 1807-1876

Date 1837-1849

Place Texas

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, Land settlement

Description formerly known as Ayer MS 84-88, 90, 93.
cataloged separately, cf. Ayer MS 83 (map 1-4).
Contemporary newspaper and journal clippings accompany MS 83e.

Summary The William Bollaert Papers include eight separate items (Ayer MS 83a-83h) most of which relate to his years in Texas. The collection includes journals, notes, clippings, and maps consisting of the following items: Notes and memoranda, 1837-1838 (MS 83a); Private journals, 1841-1849 (MS 83b); Diary, 1844 (MS 83c); Texas in 1842 - by a Traveller (MS 83d); Personal Narrative of a Residence and Travels in the Republic of Texas, 1840-1844 (MS 83e); Notes on Texas, 1843-1844 (MS 83f); Notes and view of Galveston Island, 1843 (MS 83g); and Miscellaneous notes concerning Texas (MS 83h). The private journals and diary provided the basis for the Personal Narrative ... which Bollaert planned to use as a manuscript for publication. Bollaert's journals include numerous encounters with Texas President's Houston and Lamar among other prominent military and political leaders. The Papers remain one of the most important sources of information on the frontier Republic and its people.

Biographical/Historical Note English writer, geographer, chemist, and ethnologist, William Bollaert journeyed to the Republic of Texas in eb. 1842 at the request of his friend William Kennedy, British Consul at Galveston. During the next two years, Bollaert traveled throughout Texas examining both the coastline and interior of the new Republic. From these investigations, he prepared a detailed report for the British Admiralty as well as maintained a comprehensive journal which he hoped to use as material for a commercial book one day. Despite his prolific publications in other areas, Bollaert's writings about Texas were limited to only ten journal articles. Troubled with yellow fever and dimmed prospects of Britain's future in Texas, Bollaert returned to London in July 1844.

Extent 5 linear feet (10 volumes and 4 boxes)

Format Diaries, Manuscripts

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, William Bollaert papers

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BibID 137177

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Unique Identifier NL1PXC6