Emma Josephine Young Gilliland letter [typescript]

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0383

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Emma Josephine Young Gilliland letter typescript was sent to her mother in 1850 July 23. This letter was written during a stop in Salt Lake City describing a trip from Indiana. Tells of the trip through Emigration Canyon, general trail conditions, food and conditions in Salt Lake City; tells of plan to move on to California in the spring. Typescript incomplete; last page of original letter missing. Typescript made by Laura Nevada Taylor, 1949.

Dates

1850

Creator

Gilliland, Emma Josephine Young (Person)

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Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Emma Josephine Young Gilliland letter [typescript] was sent to her mother in 1850 July 23. This letter was written during a stop in Salt Lake City describing a trip from Indiana. Tells of the trip through Emigration Canyon, general trail conditions, food and conditions in Salt Lake City; tells of plan to move on to California in the spring. Typescript incomplete; last page of original letter missing.