Hugh Finlay (ca. 1731-1801) Journal, MfP.102

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Hugh Finlay (ca. 1731-1801) Journal, MfP.102

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Title
Hugh Finlay (ca. 1731-1801) Journal
Call Number
MfP.102
Creator
Unknown
Date
1773-1774
Repository
State Archives of North Carolina

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    Collection Overview

    Journal of Finlay, surveyor of the post roads on the continent of North America, September, 1773 to June, 1774. The first 14 pages describe his journey from Quebec down the Kennebec River in Maine to Falmouth [Portland] seeking a practical post road into New England. The balance of the journal describes post roads, post offices, postmasters, and riders from Falmouth to Savannah with suggestions for improving the service. While in North Carolina (Jan. 16-May 17, 1774), Finlay notes roads, ferries, personnel and facilities for handling mail in Wilmington, Brunswick, New Bern, Edenton, Halifax, and Bath. He comments especially on the work of deputy postmasters William Hooper of Wilmington, Joseph Hewes at Edenton, as well as William Dry's poor road across Eagle Island in the Cape Fear River, and the problems at Brunswick. A chart shows mileage and number of days from Georgetown, S.C., through North Carolina to Suffolk, Va. Film purchased from the National Archives.

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    Subject Headings

  1. Finlay, Hugh
  2. Hooper, William
  3. Hewes, Joseph
  4. Dry, William
  5. Surveyors
  6. Canadians
  7. Roads
  8. Transportation
  9. Postmasters
  10. Post offices
  11. Post Roads
  12. Postal Service
  13. Employees
  14. Buildings
  15. Passengers
  16. Quebec (Canada)
  17. Kennebec River (Maine)
  18. New England
  19. Falmouth (Portland, Maine)
  20. Savannah (Ga.)
  21. Wilmington (N.C.)
  22. New Bern (N.C.)
  23. Brunswick
  24. Edenton (N.C.)
  25. Halifax
  26. Bath
  27. Eagles Island
  28. Cape Fear River (N.C.)
  29. Georgetown (S.C.)
  30. Suffolk (Va.)