Diary, Montana, 1858 Jan 1-Aug 30.

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Diary, Montana, 1858 Jan 1-Aug 30.

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Holograph diary documenting Burr's activities in the Bitterroot River Valley in 1858. The entries contain descriptions of Burr's work with his cattle, hunting and fishing trips, friendships and trade with Nez Percé, Flathead (Salish) and Snake (Shoshoni); and his travels to Fort Benton, Fort Owen, a Catholic mission, Hell Gate Canyon, Salt Lake City, and other areas. Burr also comments on his concern about potential attacks by Mormons, small pox among the Indians, and the activities of fellow settlers Dr. Atkinson, Jake Meeks, Jim [Minesinger?], John Powell and others. Following the diary entries are twelve pages of accounts relating to provisions and cattle. The front endpaper and four pages at the back of the diary contain lists of English words followed by translations into an unidentified Indian language. There are additional miscellaneous notes on the front and back endpapers. The diary was written in a blank printed log entitled Observations of Double Altitudes.

1 v. ([88] p.) ; 19 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8018582

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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