Journal. Jos. P. Hamelin jr. of Lexington, Missouri / 1849-1857Hamelin, Joseph P., Jr., 1823-engThe journal records an 1849 trip from Missouri, beginning on the ship Highland Mary to old Fort Kearney, overland by the Platte and Sweetwater, Fort Bridger, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, the southern trail, Virgin River, Cajon Pass, and Sacramento. Hamelin also records an 1856 trip from Leavenworth to Fort Laramie where he became an agent for Majors, Russell Co., freighters. He made the return journey in 1857. There are notes on his stays in Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Fort LaramieHamelin had been in the Southwest as early as 1842 and in Santa Fé as an employee of James Aull.Typed transcript available.Available on microfilm.Original boards.