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| Diary of a pilot thought to be named "Flanagan." 1865. Helene Carter Potter Papers, 2004.1.28.1. © The Lewes Historical Society. |
September 29, 2005 - The Lewes Historical Society is pleased to announce the acquisition of a diary kept a Delaware River & Bay Pilot thought to be named "Flanagan" in 1865. The Society was the recipient of one of the most important archival collections in Lewes from Helene Carter Potter, one of the best known historians and genealogists in Delaware. The diary is part of the Potter Papers and was recently donated to the Society.
Helene was a thorough researcher and historian and contributed to works by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Col. David Hall Chapter, the Sussex Society for Archaeology and History and The Lewes Historical Society among others. The Society also acquired her genealogical papers and library; both are currently being cataloged and will be availble for researchers as soon as possible. Following below is a transcription of the diary relating to some time spent in Lewes.
This is Diary of my time in Lewes.
Sunday Sep 24
This is Another fine Day. After getting up in the morning went Down to [illegible]. Spent the Morning talking with Mary Maull. Afternoon Spent at Home. Evening to David J Marshalls with Several Ladys [sic] and Gentlemen. Retired at 10 PM.
Monday Sept 25th
This is Another fine Day. After getting up this morning went Down town and Spent most of it Siting [sic] in franks Store. Afternoon Spent at Home. Evening Spent Walking around the town. Retired at 10PM.
This is Diary of my time in Lewes
Thursday Sep 26th
This is Another fine Day with the Wind to Eastward But very moderate. Spent Day in Walking around the Town. Evening Spent at James Marshall with party of Ladys [sic] and Gentlemen. Retired at 11 PM.
Wednesday Sept 27th
After getting up this Morning found it to be a Splendid Day. Spent Most of the Morning Down town. Afternoon is Spent mostly Digin Potatos [sic] Say Until 3PM then wen [sic] to see the Sugar Mill. Evening Spent part at Home and part Down town. Retired at 10PM.
This is Diary of my time in the Cars from Lewes to Phila
Thursday Sep 28
After getting up this Morning found it to be a very pleasant Day with Wind to Eastward. Left Lewes at 7AM in the Stage for Milford. Arrived at 6PM at the Depo [sic]. Came to the Ridgway House had Super [sic] and Walk Down Second St. to [illegible]. Spent half hour then went to Ridgway House and Retired at 9PM.
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