Walker, William Z., -1862
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William Z. Walker diary
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 969
Scope and Contents
Handwritten diary of Walker's overland journey by ox and mule team from Boston, Massachusetts to Sacramento, California in 1849. Daily entries give good description of travelling conditions. Walker describes cholera outbreaks, a variety of disagreements in the company, and attempted trade with 800 Dakota Indians. Walker also passed through Salt Lake City and describes the city and an anniversary dinner which he attended. He mentions being hired by Albert Carrington, a prominent Church...
Dates:
1849
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections