Lane, William Carr, 1789-1863. Diary, 1852-1853. - View Resource

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Lane, William Carr, 1789-1863. Diary, 1852-1853.

Title

Diary, 1852-1853.

Resource Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145782141

Abstract

Typescript copy of the diary of a former mayor of St. Louis, Mo., and New Mexico Territorial Governor, 1852-1853, describing his journey via the Santa Fe trail to Santa Fe, his reception there, his trips around the territory, his 1853 election campaign for territorial delegate to Congress, and his unsuccessful contest in Washington, D.C., for the disputed seat. Includes careful observation of the contour of the country, plant and animal life, travelers, transportation, Indians, settlements, land cultivation, and plans for improvement. Also includes maps and annotations by Jessica Smith.

Extent

0.4 c.f. (1 archives box)

Holding Repository

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6847097

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

Related Entities

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Smith, Jessica.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63g277c (person)

Lane, William Carr, 1789-1863

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w63z2cxt (person)

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