O.F. Davenport papers, 1850-1851 [manuscript].

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O.F. Davenport papers, 1850-1851 [manuscript].

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The papers include a typescript of 9 letters written by O.F. Davenport to his father between May 12, 1850 and October 5, 1851. The letters detail his journey from Georgia to the California gold fields and give a first hand account of mining life.

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Denver Public Library, Central Library

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Davenport, O. F.

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In 1850, O.F. Davenport traveled overland from Georgia to California. He left behind his parents and son Billy Grant to find his fortune in the gold mines. His journey took him to Chattanooga, Tennessee; St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Laramie, Wyoming; Salt Lake City, Utah; Sacramento City, California; Nevada City, California and Union Bar, California. From the description of O.F. Davenport papers, 1850-1851 [manuscript]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 13307253 ...