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James Knox Polk Miller diaries : ms. S, 1864-1868.
BANC MSS P-W 8LOCAL
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Title:
James Knox Polk Miller diaries : ms. S, 1864-1868Creator/Contributor:
Miller, James Knox Polk., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Osborn, J. Sidney.Abstract:
The diaries, beginning August 10, 1864, record a journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City, a winter among the Mormons; on to
Virginia City, Montana, as an employee of J.C. Rockfellow, 1865; life in western Montana to June, 1867; by steamboat back
to the States; and on to Washington, New York, and Europe, ending in Paris April 8, 1868. In printed circular letter, Brooklyn,
May 31, 1875, Miller explains that after 11 years under the assumed name J. S[idney] Osborn, he now resumed his rightful identity.
Date:
1864 (issued)Subject:
n-us-il -- n-us-ut -- n-us-mt -- n-us-ny -- e------ -- e-fr---Overland journeys to the Pacific
Latter Day Saints -- Utah
Steamboats
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique
Saints des derniers jours -- Utah
Bateaux à vapeur
Latter Day Saints
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Steamboats
Travel
Chicago (Ill.)
Salt Lake City (Utah)
Virginia City (Mont.)
Montana -- Description and travel
Washington (Washington County, N.Y.)
Europe -- Description and travel
Paris (France) -- Description and travel
Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Europe -- Descriptions et voyages
Paris (France) -- Descriptions et voyages
Europe
France -- Paris
Illinois -- Chicago
Montana
Montana -- Virginia City
New York (State) -- New York -- Brooklyn
Utah
Utah -- Salt Lake City
Rockfellow, J. C
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Also available on microfilm.
Type:
Diarydiaries.
Diaries
Diaries.
Diaries.
Overland journals-1864.
Journaux intimes.
Physical Description:
5 volumes ; 14-26 cm
1 microfilm reel (271 exposures) : negative (Rich. 118:7) and positive
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS P-W 8LOCAL