The J.L. McFeeters Journal 1904 collection consists of a single journal that Capt. J.L. McFeeters wrote in daily. Entries include details on the weather and river water levels but also include details of Capt. McFeeters personal and work life. Capt. McFeeters discussed the deaths of political figures and friends, ship fires on the Edgar Cheery and Mayflower, and his bank account records. Capt
Photograph of the flyer "Regular Saturday Packet For Missouri River. The Elegant and Favorite Fast Passenger Packet MARTHA JEWETT! ROBT. P. BURTON, Commander, D.H. SILVER, Clerk, Will leave for Brunswick, Miami, Hill's Landing, Waverly, Berlin, Lexington, Wellington, Camden, Sibley, Richfield, Liberty, Wayne City, Kansas, Parkville, Leavenworth City, Weston, Atchison, and St. Joseph, On every alternate SATURDAY."