Two ALS dated at Columbia, California, written by Alvah I. Davis to "Wm. B." and "Dear Will," a friend in the East. A letter dated 1854 Nov 11 discusses his plans to return to the East from Oregon via California, his subsequent decision to remain in California following the wreck of the ship Yankee Blade during his passage from San Francisco, and his work as a miner near Columbia. A letter dated 1855 Jan 27-28 describes in detail his experiences during the wreck of the Yankee Blade and discusses his impressions of Columbia and his life as a miner. The letters are accompanied by typed transcripts.
Subject (Geographic):
California--Gold discoveries and Columbia (Calif.)
Allen, Richard, Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford
Published / Created:
1648
Call Number:
Mhc9 AL532 A7
Image Count:
85
Description:
Signatures: A-K8.
Publisher:
Printed by J. Macock, to be sold by Nathaniel Brooks,
Subject (Topic):
Anabaptists --Early works to 1800, Arminianism --Early works to 1800, Catholics --England --Early works to 1800, Christian sects --England --Early works to 1800, and Protestants --England --Early works to 1800
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 1
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393., and Verso is blank.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Union (N.D.)--Pictorial works, San Francisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works, Wind River Range (Wyo.)--Pictorial works, and Wyoming--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393., and Verso is blank.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Union (N.D.)--Pictorial works, San Francisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works, Wind River Range (Wyo.)--Pictorial works, and Wyoming--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
James D. Hutton collection of drawings and photographs.
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 5
Image Count:
2
Abstract:
Four salted paper prints made during the Raynolds expedition of 1859-1860 depicting Laramie Hills with tipis in the foreground; a fort, possibly Fort Union; two sets of group portraits of Arapahos, one of them of Arapaho chiefs Eagle Head, Split-nose, Little Owl, and Friday. There are 17 drawings by Hutton, 11 of them of western views, most probably made during the Raynolds expedition, depicting Fort Sarpy on the Yellowstone; Eagle Creek on the upper Missouri River; the valley of Wind River; Red Canon Creek, Big Horn Mountains; and Lodge Pole Peak and Crow Peak in the Black Hills. There are nine other drawings present, six by three other identified artists: R. W. Ingle, W. Taylor, Jr., and William Rich Hutton, James' brother. The drawing by William Rich Hutton is a view of San Francisco. Accompanied by a document made out to Miss Ellen S. Hutton in thanks for her work as church organist.
Alternative Title:
Below mouth of Eagle Creek Upper Missouri River
Description:
Accompanied by a container list., James D. Hutton headed the photographic unit of the 1856-1860 expedition led by Captain William Franklin Raynolds to the Yellowstone and the Wind River Mountains., and See also Hutton photographs in the William Franklin Raynolds Papers, WA MSS 393.
Subject (Geographic):
Fort Union (N.D.)--Pictorial works, San Francisco (Calif.)--Pictorial works, Wind River Range (Wyo.)--Pictorial works, and Wyoming--Pictorial works
Subject (Name):
Hutton, Wm. R.--(William Rich),--1826-1901, Ingle, R. W.,--artist, and Raynolds, W. F.--(William Franklin),--1820-1894
Subject (Topic):
Arapaho Indians--Portraits and Indians of North America--Portraits
Alfred Jacob Miller (1810-1874), born in Baltimore, accompanied William Drummond Stewart on an 1837 expedition to the Green River Valley, Wind River Mountains, and the eastern section of Oregon Territory. He was commissioned by Stewart to sketch the Indians and scenery and later enlarge them into oil paintings.
Alternative Title:
Wounded buffalo
Subject (Name):
Miller, Alfred Jacob, 1810-1874 and Stewart, William Drummond, Sir, 1795 or 6-1871