Koch, Christian D. Diary, 1831-1836. 1 printed vol. Location: H:14. Merchant mariner who later settled on the Bogue Homa near Pearlington, Miss. Diary describes Koch's five-year travels as an apprentice to sea captains. He lived in many of the port cities of the United States and in the West Indies and comments on the social conditions of the areas. For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 1370.