G. R. L. Penney diary and letters, 1863-1864

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Title: G. R. L. Penney diary and letters, 1863-1864
Creator: Penney, G. R. L. (George R. L.)
Abstract: The diary (about 130 pages) of George R. L. Penney, of Winsted, Connecticut, describes his journey from New York to California via Panama, his voyage up the coast to Portland, and his trip by steamer and foot eastward along the Columbia River to Placerville, Idaho. He describes mining for wages and prospecting with friends. The diary ends in October 1863, but his letters to his wife continue until June 1864. The letters, written from New York, on board ship, Portland, and Placerville, describe his trip, his life in Placerville and his work as a miner and a blacksmith
Provenance: Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bartlett in 1977.
Extent: 0.25 linear ft. (1 Box)
Extent of Digitization: This object has been partially digitized.
Digitization Note: Folders 2-3 fully digitized.
Language: English

Genre: Diaries United States
Subject (Geographic): Idaho
Boise County.
Columbia River Valley
Subject (Name): Penney, G. R. L. (George R. L.)
Subject (Topic): Gold mines and mining
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Description and travel
Gold discoveries
Subjects: Penney, G. R. L. (George R. L.)
Gold mines and mining > Idaho > Boise County
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Columbia River Valley > Description and travel
Idaho > Gold discoveries
United States
Idaho

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Citation: G. R. L. Penney Diary and Letters. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.