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Title Loren L. Williams journals, 1851-1880

Creator Williams, Loren L., 1828-1881

Date 1851-1880

Place United States--West

Language English

Subjects Frontier and pioneer life, Indians of North America, American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865)

Extent 0.6 linear feet (5 volumes in 2 boxes)

Format Correspondence, Maps, Clippings

User-Contributed Transcription 51 Along this stream appeared an abundance of fresh Indian sign. and their hard beaten trails and a deserted fishery near by indicated that that this was quite a favorite resort for hunting & fishing purposes. The second day after falling upon this stream being considerable in advance of the Company looking for Game, I had halted at the margin of a small prarie when I very soon discovered an Indian enter it and striking across in a Course that would bring him within about 30 steps of me. I remained quiet by a tree undecided whether to shoot him or not until he was immediately in front of me, when I made up my mind to step in sight & advance towards him and if he run as I expected he would, to kill him but if he did not take affright and run away to see if any information in regard to Fort Umpqua could be obtained from him The fellow was frightened as I suddenly stepped from behind the tree where I was

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 4683

BibID 991560848805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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