Humphreys's guide from Iowa to Oregon records distances, width and depth of streams, camping places, and landmarks. He adds the distances to Sacramento, from "the most approved authors;" distances from Burlington, Iowa to Kanesville; a "List of places where the face of the country & soil & denotes the existence of gold;" notes on Indians; and notes "To Emigrants." The text is accompanied by pen and ink maps of the route. Photocopy (in folder 2) scanned.
Description:
Sold by John R. Humphreys, son of the writer, in 1927. Given to the library by William Robertson Coe.
Subject (Geographic):
Oregon National Historic Trail and West (U.S.)--Description and travel
