Winchell, Elisha Cotton, 1826-1913
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
To Father, West Springfield, Mo., 1851 May 8.
Three-fourths of San Francisco, including the business district, burned down; other areas of state feeling the financial effects; reference to law practice and Mr. McConaha.
To Mother, from Pacific Springs (WY), 1850 June 27.
Just crossed the backbone of the continent (Continental Divide); references to Col. James Estell's mail train; Mr. Bryant.
To Mother, Greenfield, Mo., from Paris, Mo., 1849 June 16.
Describes Palmyra's "clean up" in anticipation of cholera epidemic; references to sister Fanny Anderson and Judge Mahan.
To Mother, Greenfield, Mo., from Paris, Mo., 1849 October 14.
Philosophical commentary on brother Joseph training for a new profession.
To Mother, West Springfield, Mo., 1850 November 3, 1850 November 5.
Sutter's Fort; John Sutter's pre-gold rush home. References to Thomas Gore, George Louthan of Palmyra, Howerton of near Edina, John Glover; Dr. John L. Taylor; Col. Muldrow.
To Mother, West Springfield, Mo., 1851 July 14.
Vigilante law in San Francisco and Sacramento; references to John Chick and father-in-law Mr. McCarty; Mr. Simonis; Mr. Hoyt.
To Mother, West Springfield, Mo., from camp near St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Mo., 1850 May 3, 1850 May 7.
Experiences on the trail and in camp; description of St. Joseph; references to John Click and (Mr.) Culbertson.
To Mother, West Springfield, Mo., from Pawnee Nation, 1850 June 1-1850 June 2.
Normal daily routine on the trail; the scenery.
To Mother, West Springfield, Mo., from Rancho del Passo near Sacramento City, 1850 September 6.
Horrible conditions of last days on trail; first impressions of Sacramento and the mines; references to Mr. Hoyt and Henry of Palmyra, travelling companions Bryant and Gore, brothers "Rens," Homer and Joseph.
To Parents, West Springfield, Mo., 1851 May 23.
Reference to Thomas Gore.
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