COLLECTION NAME:
Western Americana Collection
Record
Collection Name:
Western Americana
Subcollection:
Matthew H. Dale Collection
Title:
Dale to Dave, May 25, 1859
Creator:
Dale, Matthew H.
Subject:
letters (correspondence)
Subject:
Mines and mineral resources
Subject:
Travel
Description:
As Matthew traveled west to Council Grove from Fort Leavenworth, he was able to write to his brother and describe his travel west. While traveling west, Matthew wrote he traveled from daylight until night. While reporting good traveling conditions, Matthew also writes that there are conflicting reports about the mines, but he remains positive that he will successfully mine a fortune. Matthew describes that they are on the Santa Fe road which passed through area where the Kaw Indians lived. With the constant traveling, Matthew wrote that his traveling party still has 110 miles to reach Denver City.
Contributor:
Dale, Matthew
Contributor:
Dale, David
Date:
1859-05-25
Type:
Manuscript
Identifier:
narv_western_matthewDale18590525.pdf
Source:
Matthew H. Dale Collection
Language:
English
Coverage:
Kansas Territory
Coverage:
Council Grove (Kan.)
Rights:
The organization that has made the Item available believes that the Item is in the Public Domain under the laws of the United States, but a determination was not made as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. The Item may not be in the Public Domain under the laws of other countries. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information.
Dale to Dave, May 25, 1859
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