E.A. Spooner diary : ms.S, 1849 Mar. 15 - 1850 Apr. 23.

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Spooner, E. A. E.A. Spooner diary : ms.S, 1849 Mar. 15 - 1850 Apr. 23.

E.A. Spooner diary : ms.S, 1849 Mar. 15 - 1850 Apr. 23.

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Record of his journey from Adrian, Mich. to Calif. by way of Cincinnati, Independence, Blue and Platte Rivers, South Pass, Soda Springs, Salt Lake City, and Humboldt and Carson Rivers, to gold diggings at Weaver Creek. Describes short trips to Sacramento and Sierra mining camps. Notes at end as guide to best routes to Calif., including guide ([4 p.]) by Ira J. Willis of Salt Lake City. Letter, Oct. 20, 1849, to his wife also included.

Partial microfilm reel (49 exposures) : negative (Rich. 538:16-17) and positive.

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