Journal [of an overland journey to California by way of the Oregon and Lassen trails]. 1849 Aug. 28 - 1850 Oct. 9.

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Journal [of an overland journey to California by way of the Oregon and Lassen trails]. 1849 Aug. 28 - 1850 Oct. 9.

The diary contains Bruff's descriptions of his overland journey across the plains in 1849 with the Washington City and California Mining Association and his activities in California after their arrival.

2 volumes.26 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8341452

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Washington City and California Mining Association

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Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough, 1804-1889

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J.G. Bruff came to California during the 1849 gold rush. His papers and drawings are held chiefly by The Huntington Library and Yale University. From the description of Feeder (mill-race) and sluice-gate and dam, Rock-Creek, above the upper mill [graphic] / [drawn by] J.G. Bruff. 1859. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 48150865 Engineer, of Washington, D.C. From the description of J. Goldsborough Bruff papers, 1827-1889. (Historical Societ...