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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 107cautiously to Reconnoitre the River, to determine if possible the probable number and character of the the Indians and to ascertain the chances if any, for us to cross the River. He was soon in position to see the Mouth and from thence proceeded up stream to the right and very soon found that an arm of the River or a slough of about 100 yards or more in width putting off South East On the low bushy flat between this slough and main River, he discovered an Indian camp, but only two or three old Squaws were visible, while on the beach near him, an Indian had just landed and hauled his canoe up on the sand and had gone in the direction up the slough Hedden immediately returned and reported his observations. and as we were uncertain as to the disposition of the Indians we concluded that it would be much safer for us to sieze [sic] upon the Canoe and cross directly over to the North shore

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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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