Back to top

University of Michigan William L. Clements Library

See More About This Repository

Address:

909 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
[email protected]

1777 June 10 . D[aniel] Bell, Jr. ALS to Mr. [Daniel] Bell; [Saint Lawrence River] and "Isle of Bic."

Navigate the Collection
Containers:
Box 53, Small Collections, Folder 28
Abstract:
Has arrived at the Saint Lawrence River, bound for the Isle of Bic, after a lengthy and disagreeable transatlantic voyage. Description of bad weather and rough passage, including difficulty eating meals and injuries sustained when Bell fell onto a gun and into a group of bayonets. Encounters with friendly ships initially thought to be enemy vessels, one of which fired its guns to celebrate the King's birthday. Admiration for ill sailors who helped secure the ship when expecting engagements with the enemy. Arrival at Isle of Bic after 7 weeks, 6 days' travel from Portsmouth, [England]. Admiration for local man who ate only game that he himself had killed.
Extent:
5 pages

Using These Materials

Info for Visitors

How to Request

Ordering Reproductions

Download PDF Finding Aid
RESTRICTIONS:

The collection is open for research.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

Copyright status is unknown

Back to top

Collection

D. Bell letters, 1777
Total components 5
Last indexed 2025-02-09