James F. Milligan diaries

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: ACCN 1850

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The James F. Milligan diaries (1846-1854) consist of two volumes written by Milligan during two episodes of a full and remarkable life. The research for the book comes mostly from the 1846-1854 diaries contained in this collection. The first diary is his account of life in 1846 aboard the Albany, a U.S. sloop of war, while the second is concerned with Milligan's experiences during Frèmont's fifth expedition in 1854.

Dates

1846-1854

Creator

Milligan, James F. (James Fisher), 1829-1899 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The diaries are very fragile, and can only be viewed with the permission of the curator, but the published book is available in the Print and Journal Division of Special Collections.

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

James F. Milligan (1829-1899) was in turn, a Navy midshipman, a Confederate signalman, a newspaper correspondent, a member of Charles Frèmont's 1854 expedition, and various other things. His story has been published in the book James F. Milligan, His Journal of Frèmont's Fifth Expedition 1853-1854; His Adventurous Life on Land and Sea, by Mark J. Stegmaier and David H. Miller.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The James F. Milligan diaries (1846-1854) consist of two volumes written by Milligan. The first is his account of life aboard the Albany, a U.S. sloop of war, while the second concerns his experiences during Fremont's fifth expedition in 1854. James F. Milligan was a Navy midshipman, a Confederate signalman, a newspaper correspondent, and a member of Charles Frémont's 1854 expedition.