Manuscripts

William Hayes Chamberlin journal

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Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1849-1858.
Call number: mssHM 82522 (a+b)
Creator: Chamberlin, William Hayes (1828-1876)

Charles Plummer journal

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This journal is an account by Charles Plummer documenting his travels and gold mining experiences California, which took place in 1850-1851. The majority of the volume concerns the trip, which lasted from 1850, May 2 to 1851, October 1. While Plummer was digging outside Stockton, there were several instances of theft and murder in the town and the surrounding mining claims. He describes digging for gold as "very poor business." Bound leather volume. Journal entries begin in 1842; most of the early entries are financial notes, such as bills paid.

mssHM 2017

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Charles H. Ellis journal and papers

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Journal (facsimile) kept by Charles H. Ellis on the brig North Bend, from Boston, Massachusetts, to San Francisco, California, in 1849. With some correspodence.

mssHM 44937-44943

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L. M. Clement journal

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Clement's journal, which only includes entries from January to June, includes details regarding his work with the Central Pacific Railroad Company in Nevada and Placer counties, California. He discusses some technical aspects of railroad construction as well as other work he performs for the company such as surveying land for possible routes. At the end of the volume is a list of expenses for the same months as the journal. Also included is a typescript of the journal

mssHM 66487

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William Hayes Hilton letter to "Friend Quackenbush,"

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In this letter to the otherwise unnamed "Friend Quackenbush," William Hayes Hilton writes of happenings at Rock Spring Drill in Silver Hill, and of his ongoing problems with the owning and operating company. Hilton appears to have or have had a position of authority in this company.

mssHM 31264

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H. T. Scott journal

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This journal is H.T. Scott's account of his overland journey to California. Most of the daily entries document he and his party distance traveled that day, and where they camped. Upon arriving at Sonora in the final entry, Scott writes, "We can get plenty here to eat we was very glad when we could see the town sum." Dated 1852, April 13 through August 23. Also included is a photocopied facsimile of the diary.

mssHM 52095

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John Hovey journal of a voyage from Newburyport, Mass. to San Francisco, Cal

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This journal follows the travels of John Hovey from Massachusetts to California. He departs from Newburyport aboard the vessel Charlott on January 23, 1849; a manifest of crew and passengers is included on pages one and two. Much of the seagoing details are concerned with the weather. The ship reached port on July 23, 1849. He journeyed along the Sacramento River and Mokelumne River with his companions, searching for gold. He was involved with separate disputes over claims with miners from Chile and France (see also HM 4384-4385 which are transcripts of these entries removed from this volume). Hovey departs California by ship on May 30, 1851. Bound volume, with many color illustrations.

mssHM 322

William Hayes Chamberlin journal

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