T. Crawford McDowell diary, 1849

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Genre:: Diaries
Subjects:: Catholic Church--Brazil
Diplomatic and consular service, American--Brazil
Diplomats--United States
Slavery--Brazil
Salvador (Brazil)
United States--Foreign relations--Brazil

Finding Aid:: Finding aid available electronically
Summary:: The collection consists of a diary of T. Crawford McDowell from March 9 - August 1, 1849. The diary documents McDowell's voyage from Baltimore (Md.) to Brazil following his appointment as U.S. Consul to Bahia de San Salvador, Brazil. The diary also describes the influence of the Catholic Church in Brazil, the African slaves, and his own feelings about slavery.
Language:: English
Language Note:: Materials entirely in English.
Physical Type/Description:: .125 linear ft : (1 box).
Restrictions on Access:: Unrestricted access.
General Note:: Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.
Biographical/Historical Note:: T. Crawford McDowell, resident of York, Pennsylvania, served as a U.S. Consul in Bahia de San Salvador, Brazil, in 1849.