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Oregon Journey and Weather Notes From 1853 Letter
A long, fragmentary letter from January 30, 1853 describes a voyage to Oregon via Mount Iba and other landmarks, detailing travel routes, landscapes, and early impressions. It includes weather observations, agricultural notes on crops and seasons, and reflections on friendships and the lure of Oregon’s scenery and climate. The text mixes travel prose with partial notes on a legal matter and local impressions.
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Mount Iba
Oxyton
Seadship
Wisconsin
Laura
Abesence
Oregon
Milas
Bry
Sud
Rio
Aclivee
New
Bay
Wanda North
Jane
Gil
Willuadaraka
Cascade Mountains
Nauth
Mullt
Rock
Bune
Abercrow
Oregon City
Craek
Clackamas
Mwalla
Barabeo
Vietien
Wallonette
Bam
Andy Menti
Jim
Aili
Lin
Larave