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Asaph Sawyer diary, 1852
Asaph Sawyer diary 1852
http://archives.nypl.org/mss/2683
Diary in the form of letters to his wife, etc., on a journey from Maine to California by boat. Account begins at Aspinwall (now Colon), Panama, resumed at city of Panama where first dated entry appears. Describes manners, dress, worship, etc. of natives; cost of commodities at ports, life aboard the ship, etc., from Acapulco, Mexico, to San Diego. References disillusionment of gold seekers, etc
.21 linear foot (1 volume)
New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
SNAC Resource ID: 6312745
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