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Letter From T. J. Watkins on Long Journey West
A traveler’s diary recounts a cross country trip from the Llano area through Texas to Washington and New York. He describes trains, towns, hospitality, and a camp at Merrit with stops in Newark and camp Johnson, sharing meals, gifts, and impressions of cities and people along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Watkins
Dairy Aid
Aristmerides
Wenghisd
Gavunmirh
Che Atarion
Maleleh
Nori Caroling
Dirse
Soto
Flit
Penidentiary
Caie
Ted Cross
Raleigh
Wight
Osa
Wilson
Washington
Huey
New York
Newark
Tie Yards
Taldenartray
Uncle Sam
Bmrs
Ford
Henry
Merrit
New York City
Alere
Camp Johnson
Theers
Mano
Pomtotac 2
Dehneville 1
Aeeu Whider
Castell Schoal
Amita Sehwawirth
Muude Stimley
Pimils
Webb
Sehsol Roand
Alan
Esther Dalchan
San Antonio
Miscus Schuwirth
Stanley
Liano
San Marcos
L. A. Schuwirth
Tlano
Fritz Foerster
A. R. Vatter
Fredericksburg
Chas. Pluenneke
Lolano River
Foerster
Ed . Willingham
San Angelo
Fin
Mr. Willingham
Otto Henrich
G. M. Knox
Louisi