Found 2 collections related to Peru -- Description and travel -- 19th century

Thompson, John
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 2979
0 linear feet (1 box)
Papers consist of a diary and correspondence belonging to American seaman John Thompson. Diary was kept from Sept. 1879-1880 on board the U.S.S. Alaska on a trip from Panama to Peru, where the ship docked at Arica, Coquimbo, Callao, Ancud,... more
Ferguson, William Owen, 1800-1828
Manuscripts and Archives Division | MssCol 989
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Typed transcript of a diary of a journey from Lima to Caracas, going through Ecuador and Colombia, made by Col. William O. Ferguson while in the retinue of Gen. Simón Bolívar, Sept. 4, 1826-Jan. 16, 1827