Chapter Summary
Four-and-a-Half Months’ Stay in New Harmony
Description of the region – Natural history – Messrs. Say, Lesueur, and Owen – Hunting excursions in Indiana and Illinois – Wabash, Fox River – Illinois prairies – Albion – Black River – Mr. Bodmer’s trip to New Orleans
March 12, 1833
In the morning, dreary sky, some rain and wind, rather warm as well. At seven thirty, 1 1/2°R [35.4°F, 1.9°C]. We worked at home. At noon, faint sunshine, dry and windy. At twelve o’clock, 6°R [45.5°F, 7.5°C]. Afternoon visit at the home of Mr. Say. Then inspection of Mr. Owen’s library, where there are fine travel accounts, as well as a few natural history objects. Visit in the evening at the home of Mr. Say.