Some memories of the handcart companies of 1856, 1856.

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Some memories of the handcart companies of 1856, 1856.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20804398

A handwritten reminiscence of Cantwell's journey with the 1856 Willie Handcart Company.

1 folder (65 p.)

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7001560

Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library

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Babbitt, Almon W. (Almon Whiting), 1813-1856

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Merrill, George F.

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Rockwell, Orrin Porter, 1813-1878

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Skeen, John, 1947-

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Dawson, William, Esq.

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