Papers of Micajah McGehee, undated.

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Papers of Micajah McGehee, undated.

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Manuscript narrative in journal form in which McGehee relates his earlier experiences with John C. Frémont's fourth expedition to the West (1848-1849), describing the course of the expedition from St. Louis to Tucson, especially the severe weather and starvation encountered when trying to cross the Rocky Mountains, the terrain covered, and wildlife seen, and giving detailed information on settlements in New Mexico and Arizona and various Indian tribes.

1 volume (218 pages).1 microfilm reel.

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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a US Senator from California, and in 1856 was the first Republican nominee for President of the United States. A native of Georgia, Frémont acquired male protectors after his father's death, and became proficient in mathematics, science, and surveying. During the 1840s, he led five expeditions into the Western United States and became known as "The Pathfinder". During the...

McGehee, Micajah, 1826-1880

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Californian legislator and explorer. From the description of Papers of Micajah McGehee, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71061442 ...