John M. Rice diary
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the single volume diary of John M. Rice, as well as a single folder of related materials, which were tucked inside the original volume. Diary entries describe Rice's voyages with the Navy, including information about the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana, during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.
Dates
- Creation: 1815-1867
Creator
- Rice, John M. (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Unknown.
Extent
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
John M. Rice's diary entries describe his voyages with the Navy, including information about the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana, during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.
Subject
- United States. Navy (Organization)
- Title
- John M. Rice diary, 1815-1867
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- November, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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