Richard M. May papers, 1848-1859.

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Richard M. May papers, 1848-1859.

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Diary of overland wagon train journey led by Joseph Chiles, from Missouri to California. Describes encounters with Indians and a meeting with Joseph R. Walker. Additional comments on San Francisco and San Jose (Oct. 1848 - Dec. 1849) and a few accounts (1849-1850) at end of volume. With this, typed copy of the family record of Richard Martin May, (3 l.); and microfilm of transcript of journal (with added notes to 1859) titled "A sketch of a migrating family to California."

Manuscript diary : [66] p. ; 31 cm.Transcript, with added notes to 1859, titled: A sketch of a migrating family to California : 1 microfilm reel (30 exposures) : negative (Rich. 546:16) and positive.Family record : 3 leaves.

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May, Richard M.

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Walker, Joseph Reddeford, 1798-1876

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Chiles, Joseph B. (Joseph Ballinger), 1810-1885

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