Joseph N. Allen diaries : ms. S, 1850-1851 (bulk 1870).

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Joseph N. Allen diaries : ms. S, 1850-1851 (bulk 1870).

Contents: v. 1 - record, Dec. 26, 1850-Feb. 22, 1851, of voyage to Nicaragua and return to New York on steamer, Prometheus (part of the time in company with Cornelius Vanderbilt). v. 2 - record of trip to California (May-Nov., 1870 with notes of visits to Yosemite, Lake County, Grass Valley, Donner Lake, etc. A few accounts for the trip included.

Originals : 2 v. ; 15 & 17 cm.Copies : 1 microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 815:6)

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