Lueg Diary, 1867-1868.

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Lueg Diary, 1867-1868.

Typescript copy of a diary kept by Henry Lueg during an overland journey from St. Paul, Minnesota to Portland, Oregon in 1867-1868. Lueg recorded his experiences with stops in Helena, Montana, Spokane, Washington and down the Columbia River to Portland. He described his impressions along the route and then his impressions of Portland.

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Lueg, H. (Henry)

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Henry Lueg emigrated from Germany in 1861. He served with 21st New York Reigiment of volunteers and he was honorably discharged after serving two years in the civil war. He lived in Cincinnati, St. Louis and Nashville before settling in St. Paul. From St. Paul, he joined the Davy Emigration party, which made the journey to Portland, Oregon. He settled in Portland, where he worked as a machinist. From the description of Lueg Diary, 1867-1868. (Spokane Public Library). WorldCat record ...