Missouri to California in 1850 : the autobiography of Hon. John Chilton Burch : being his narrative of early struggles : of his life in Missouri and work during the Mexican War : his overland journey in 1850 and experiences on the way : and his later career on the Pacific Coast : typescript, [19--?]

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Missouri to California in 1850 : the autobiography of Hon. John Chilton Burch : being his narrative of early struggles : of his life in Missouri and work during the Mexican War : his overland journey in 1850 and experiences on the way : and his later career on the Pacific Coast : typescript, [19--?]

The typewritten manuscript recounts his ancestry, family history, early life and education, his journey to California in 1850 by the Platte River and South Pass to Sacramento and the site of Weaverville, his mining experiences, his return to the legal profession at Weaverville, his career in public life, and election to Congress from California. This copy was written for the Association of Territorial Pioneers of California, dated 1879.

1 v. (66 p.) ; 26 x 22 cm.

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Princeton University Library

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Burch, John C. (John Chilton), 1826-1885

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