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.
CSL Manuscript Summary Sheets
Physical Description:
print
1
Language:
English
Identifier:
Origin:
California
Copyright Note:
Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.