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John W. Ingram Collection, 1850 - 1854.
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Title:

John W. Ingram Collection, 1850 - 1854

Creator/Contributor:

Ingram, John W., creator

Abstract:

Fourteen letters and 16 pages of a diary which was written on the overland journey from Michigan to California.

Date:

1850 (issued)

Subject:

Ingram, John W
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Gold mines and mining -- California -- Personal narratives
Coloma (Calif.) -- History

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
John W. Ingram. Farmer and miner. Travelled from Janesville, Leniwa County, Michigan to California by wagon train in 1852. His letters describe his journey, mining in El Dorado County and his efforts to earn enough money to return home.
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Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.