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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 130bottom of the Boat and Capt [?Spi...?] who appeared to be one of the best Boatmen on the River had charge. and three other persons in the boat with us. set out and in the afternoon I was landed at Dr Fiskes house about a mile & � below Scottsburg where I was to remain for the present under his care. The Dr. was an educated and scientific man, understood his profession, and the human anatomy much better than the Generality of doctors; His wife was an educated and accomplished lady. a daughter of rich, wealthy and influential Parents of Boston Mass No man under unfortunate circumstances ever fell into the hands of a people where the entire Community became so deeply interested in his welfare and comfort! When I arrived at Gardner with the exception of my comrad [sic] Hedden, there was not a person in the valley whom I had ever heard of before. Yet, as far as good care and kind attention was concerned, I found myself much better off than I ever conceived a sick person could be among relatives, friends and life long acquaintances and had my wound proved fatal

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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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