Title:
Letters from gold-seekers, 1849-1852
Letters from gold seekers
Creator/Contributor:
Forbes, T. L. (Thomas L.)
Creator/Contributor:
Brainard, M.
Creator/Contributor:
Henderson (Jennie Crocker) Collection
Abstract:
Two letters by Thomas Forbes (April 1849 at Rio Janeiro and March 1850 at North fork of American River) describe voyage from
New York, mining experiences, Sacramento flood, Chinese mining camp, etc. Two letters by M. Brainard (May and Dec. 1852) describe
difficulties crossing the Isthmus, impressions of San Francisco, mining experience, etc. Typed transcripts also included.
Date:
1849 (issued)
Subject:
n-us-ca
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Gold mines and mining -- California
Chinese -- California
Voyages vers la côte du Pacifique
Chinois -- Californie
Chinese
Gold mines and mining
Travel
Voyages to the Pacific coast
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
California
California -- San Francisco
Note:
Originally part of the Jennie Crocker Henderson Collection.
Physical Description:
4 letters (1 portfolio)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 77/149 cLOCAL
Origin:
California