The southern trail to California in 1849 : typescript.

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The southern trail to California in 1849 : typescript.

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Typed excerpts from entries for Oct. 2, 8, 9 & Dec. 22, 1849 and Apr. 15, 1850, in the Journal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Church Historian's Office, Salt Lake City, with introduction by Dale L. Morgan. Record of the journey to California under leadership of Jefferson Hunt, Oct. 2 - Dec. 22, 1849, from the narrative journal of Addison Pratt and his letter, Apr. 15, 1850, to Brigham Young.

Originals : 38 leaves. 28 cm.Copies : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 851:7) and positive.

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