Scope and Contents The journal consists of 116 handwritten pages, with nearly daily entries concerning Thomas Seerley's journey from South English, Iowa, to Virginia City, Montana, from May 2, 1864 to August 26, 1864. Contents for the entries typically include notes about the day's travel (distance, weather, geography); disputes or concerns among the traveling party; his health and mood; and the availability of resources along the way. SC&UA staff members created a transcription of the journal and a...