Journal, 1838.

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Journal, 1838.

Handscript copy of journal kept by Myra Fairbanks Eells describing her overland journey from Holden, Massachusetts (March 5, 1838) to the Whitman Mission on the Walla Walla River (August 29, 1838); traveled with American Fur Company; shares experience of meeting Indian women and expresses disgust at men in party who refused to observe the Sabbath.

Handscript copy: 62 p.Microfilm: 1 reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7311442

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Eells, Myra Fairbanks, 1805-1878

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Myra Fairbanks Eells was the wife of Cushing Eells, a pioneer missionary and teacher. From the description of Journal, 1838. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 31371068 ...