The overland route, leaves from the journal of a California emigrant /by Mary L. Rockwood Powers, 1859.

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The overland route, leaves from the journal of a California emigrant /by Mary L. Rockwood Powers, 1859.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702126347

The manuscript describes an 1856 journey from Wisconsin to California starting by train to Chicago and Iowa City, then overland by Council Bluffs, the Platte, Fort Laramie, Malade River, the Humboldt, Lassen's Cut-off, and the Sacramento Valley. The account reports hardships and sufferings, the friendliness of Mormon women and fellow travelers, but gives few details about the route.

33 p.: 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8011875

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Powers, Americus Windsor.

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Powers, Mary Rockwood, -1858

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Powers married Dr. Americus Windsor Powers, settled near Palmyra, Wisconsin, and in 1856 emigrated to San Leandro, California. From the description of The overland route, leaves from the journal of a California emigrant /by Mary L. Rockwood Powers, 1859. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126347 ...