Journal of a wagon train crossing from Kansas to Sacramento [manuscript] 1859 May 12-Nov. 13.

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Journal of a wagon train crossing from Kansas to Sacramento [manuscript] 1859 May 12-Nov. 13.

Cramer discusses the scenery, flora & fauna, Indians, settlements and forts seen on his journey. In addition there is a photocopy of a letter, 1902 Feb. 22, Ignatius Batory, Baltimore, to Francis White, discussing his 1849 voyage to the U. S. with fellow Hungarians.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7929280

University of Virginia. Library

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Batory, Ignatius, 1818-

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White, Francis

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Cramer, Thomas J. B.

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Cramer, of Douglas County, Kansas, was judge of the 1855 elections, inspector general of the militia, and territorial treasurer under the Lecompton Constitution. He was the pro-slavery candidate for treasurer in 1857. He left for California in 1859 with his wife and brother Samuel. From the description of Overland journey from Kansas to California /by Thomas J. B. Cramer, 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702125758 ...