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Edward Meyer Kern letter to Cadwalader Ringgold
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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In this letter to the otherwise unidentified "Mary", Kern writes of his journey to and arrival at Taos, New Mexico, as part of an expedition led by John C. Frémont. The party nearly starved crossing the mountains, and suffered much from the frozen conditions; ten of the thirty-three men died from hunger and exposure. The letter is signed "Ned." "Mary" may be Mary Kern Wolfe.
mssHM 20656
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In this letter to "Mary", Kern reports that Frémont has moved on, leaving Kern in Taos, New Mexico. As Kern writes, "...he has broken faith with all of us.....he left us with no good wishes." However, he has been treated well in Taos since Frémont's departure, and is regaining the strength lost during the crossing of the mountains. Includes illustration by the author. One of his companions has attempted to retrieve some of the property they abandoned during their perilous journey through the mountains. Kern is hoping to soon begin traveling home by train. Signed "Ned." "Mary" may be Mary Kern Wolfe.
mssHM 20648
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Diary of the first part of Frémont's fourth expedition from October 8 through November 11, 1848.
mssHM 4154
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Edward Kern writes to his brother of the current situation and events at and near Sutter's Fort, where he is stationed with John Frémont. He writes of a skirmish with General José Castro of the Mexican Army, and a handwritten transcript of a statement by Castro is included. With sketch by the author.
mssHM 20649
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Diary of the first part of Frémont's fourth expedition from October 19 through November 9, 1848. The second diary contains an account of his trip with John Pope's reconnaissance from Santa Fé.
mssHM 4275-4276
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This is an invoice for three months' extra pay due Lieutenant Edward M. Kern for his service as part of the California Battalion under the command of John C. Frémont during the United States' conflict with Mexico. Printed form filled in by hand, with handwritten note on back confirming Kern's service, but unsigned. Dated 1851, November.
mssHM 4208