Journal, 1853-1865.

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Journal, 1853-1865.

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Handscript copy of William Hoffman's journal describing his overland trek from Covington, Indiana (April 13, 1853) to Jacksonville, Oregon (October 31, 1853); describes landscape seen and trail conditions; journal also contains life sketch and single entry regarding business affairs in Jacksonville, Oregon (1865).

Handscript copy: 1 v.Typescript copy: 14 p.Microfilm: 1 reel.

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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Hoffman, William, 1801-1885

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William Hoffman was born in 1801 and travelled overland from Covington, Indiana to Jacksonville, Oregon in 1853. From the description of Journal of travel across the plains and Rocky Mountains, from Covington, Ind. to Jacksonville, Ore., in the year 1853. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 55042145 American army officer. From the description of Autograph despatch signed : City Point, to Major James at Fort Monroe, 1865 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldC...