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Charles W. Bush letters, 1849-1850.
BANC MSS 76/71 cLOCAL
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Title:
Charles W. Bush letters, 1849-1850Creator/Contributor:
Bush, Charles W., creatorAbstract:
Three, written enroute, describe the overland journey to California, commenting on Indians, buffalo hunting, etc. Two written
from California (near Sacramento and from the middle fork of the Feather River) comment on the difficulty of the journey from
Salt Lake, especially trouble with the Mormons and Indians; experiences mining; cost of provisions; Indians in the area, etc.
Date:
1849 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caOverland journeys to the Pacific
Gold mines and mining -- California
American bison
Indians of North America -- California
Latter Day Saints
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique
Bison d'Amérique
Peuples autochtones -- Californie
Mormons
American bison
Gold mines and mining
Indians of North America
Latter Day Saints
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Travel
West (U.S.) -- Description and travel
États-Unis (Ouest) -- Descriptions et voyages
California
West United States
Physical Description:
5 letters (1 portfolio)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 76/71 cLOCAL