Journal of John Schmelenm John Ebner and Henry Helm, Cape Town to Besondermaid, 1811 - 1812

Journal of John Schmelen, December 1811 - April 1812, recording his journey from Cape Town to Besondermaid. The party was met along the way by Christian and Sophie Albrecht. Mentions the sudden death of Mrs Albrecht. Also extracts from the journal of John Schmelen, John Ebner and Henry Helm describ...

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Order number: CWM/LMS/South Africa/Journals/Box 2
Date(s) of creation: 10 Dec 1811 - 11 Jul 1812
Level: File
Format: Archive           

Order number: CWM/LMS/South Africa/Journals/Box 2
Summary: Journal of John Schmelen, December 1811 - April 1812, recording his journey from Cape Town to Besondermaid. The party was met along the way by Christian and Sophie Albrecht. Mentions the sudden death of Mrs Albrecht. Also extracts from the journal of John Schmelen, John Ebner and Henry Helm describing part of the same journey and their arrival at Besondermaid, February - July 1812.
Extent: 20 folios
Access status: Open
Language: English
File number: 32
Copies: CWM South Africa Journals FBN 34
Format: Archive