Thomas J. Van Dorn papers, 1847-1869, (bulk 1847-1856).

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Van Dorn, Thomas J. Thomas J. Van Dorn papers, 1847-1869, (bulk 1847-1856).

Thomas J. Van Dorn papers, 1847-1869, (bulk 1847-1856).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702126589

The papers consist of Thomas J. Van Dorn's letters to his wife and his diary of an 1849 journey of a Jerseyville company from St. Joseph to California. This material describes the landscape, rigors of travel, encounters with Indians, communities on route, and life in mining camps at Bear Creek, Sacramento, and Weaverville Dry Diggings. Letters to his wife dating from 1865-1869 describe his business in Yazoo City, Mississippi. There are business contracts between Van Dorn, William Sharon, and others.

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

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