Manuscripts
B.C. Drey letter to "Dear Dode,"
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Lewis Granger letter to "Dear Father,"
Manuscripts
The author of this letter, writing to his father, Ralph Granger, in Ohio, describes his journey overland to southern California from Salt Lake City in the fall of 1849. He then comments at considerable length upon Los Angeles and the surrounding region with reference to climate, agriculture and opportunities for investment
mssHM 58073
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William Hayes Chamberlin journal
Manuscripts
The first volume is No. 5 of several copies Alexander Rea Chamberlin made of his great-grandfather's journal. It includes a facsimile copy of the original journal as well as facsimile copies of the journal as it was printed in the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania newspaper, Chronicle. in 1849 and 1850. Chamberlin's journal covers his overland journey to California in 1849. The volume also contains later entries from a diary Chamberlin kept in 1853 to 1857 while living in California. These entries also include a trip Chamberlin took back East by ship. While in New Orleans he makes several specific comments on the slaves he sees.
mssHM 82522 (a+b)
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Charles Kingsley letter to " My Dear Hughes,"
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In this letter, Kingsley is ordering some fish flies (according to a sketch by Kingsley). He also comments upon an article in Punch.
mssHM 78384
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C.E. Pickett letter to "Dear Crawford," : Tumwater, Wash
Manuscripts
Letter from C.E. Pickett, a Washington miner, requesting the assistance of Crawford with some business and personal matters. These matters include clearing debts, requests for personal items and new goods, and other monetary concerns. Pickett also briefly describes his activities in Tumwater, Washington.
mssHM 70162
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John Downey letter to Erastus Burr
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Written from Chicago, Ill., Downey's letter to Erastus Burr describes his experiences in California as a gold miner. He discusses mining for gold, describes the region (including Sacramento), and mentions the social environment of the time (including some comments on the women in California)
mssHM 56917
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J. Call letter to "Dear parents, brothers and sisters,"
Manuscripts
This letter was written by J. Call from San Francisco. In it, he describes his overland journey from the East coast to California. He details a cholera break out that killed many, a buffalo hunt, trading with Native Americans, and his arrival to California. He also describes life in California and the mines.
mssHM 83170