Journey to the West, Wednesday Sept 7th, 1803, kept by Elder Benjamin Seth Youngs.
1802
Scope and content
MS diary kept by Elder Benjamin Seth Youngs for a missionary journey he took with Elder Issachar Bates, covering the period of September 7th to September 24, 1803. List of expenses on inside of front cover.
Historical notes
Elder Benjamin was one of the missionaries to travel to Ohio and Kentucky under the direction of Mother Lucy Wright, leading to the formation of Shaker communities there.
