Patrick Breen Diary

[Letter by George McKinstry, tipped into original diary, page 1]

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[Letter by George McKinstry, tipped into original diary, page 1]

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The annexed Diary was kept by Patrick Breen, who with his family viz., Patrick Breen, Margret Breen, John Breen, Edward Breen, Patrick Breen, jr., -- were part of what is called the "Donner Party" that was detained by snows on the Sirrer Nevada the winter of 1846-47, an account of their sufferings was published by me in the "California Star," May 22d, 1847.I am told Mr. Breen and family are at San Juan, Monterey County, Cala., Mr. Breen gave

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Banc MSS C-E 176:31

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Patrick Breen Diary

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Patrick Breen Diary

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UC Berkeley, Bancroft Library