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Richmond Mail

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1853

Page

3

Death of Gunnison and companions reported in Utah massacre

News from the Plains notes Captain Gunnison and 12 of his survey party were killed by Utah Indians near Sevier River. An escort report says four escaped, instruments and survey notes were taken, and winter quarters were planned. Governor Young sent aid. Cheyenne colonel supply parties faced demands as mail ran through. Storms on Lake Burraro threaten vessels and insurance expires today.

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Maritime Disasters and Political Notes From Washington

Norfoix reports the Eliza ashore near Cape Henry with Guano cargo lost and the mate drowned. The Albany wrecked near Presque Isle on Lake Huron with passengers saved and cargo destroyed. Anson G. Phelps dies in New York at 74, long a merchant leader. A Baltimore marriage linked Col J S Gittings with Father Ritchie's daughter. Washington papers note Congress arrivals and a House officers caucus, plus weekly department drafts totaling 971,948 dollars. Hotel arrivals list numerous travelers across Virginia and nearby states. A $500 reward is offered for the antidote claimed by Dr. Jeffries, marketed by Bennett & Beers.

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