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A California gold mining tale and frontier war tale in one
A miscellany of 1850 era items reports California gold prospects near Ellenville and the dangers of emigration, plus a frontier narrative detailing the 1700s Ohio valley clash between Conrad Mayer Lewis Wetzel and Shawnee foes. The piece blends local news, census data, and a long dramatic frontier legend.
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California
Suceadivnte
San Joaquin
Mills
Min
Cita
Aminev
Stouteul
Owinir
Ture
Pero
Walt Nyoe
Udo
Thia
Lewis
Lewin
Mayer
Boone
Meyer
Conrad
Clasapion
Mary Lynd
Ana
Wil Aysin
Frederick Mayor
Tost
Ius
Frederick
Tae
Chile
Rome
Hanebors
Mos Hai
Hin
Aly
Renmuteen
Nodian
Lewia
Wiewicca
Ohio
Howe
Conca
Nasdopuriice
Ata
Geo
Slyean
Ald Grivad
Lewies
Evry
Jiarvatt
Laseis
Lasgis
Conral
Lyne Niles
Anne
Howesdae
Conrad — sNow
Ein
Weta
Lewis Wetzel
Luis Geited
Lin
Wallasat Wing
Wheeling
Washington
Pennertya Wa
Conrad Mayer
Lowia Waters
Conrail
Avis
Simuy
Susan
Blanche
Aniben
Faiseind
Anuswin
Susan Choy
Huttor
Count Lippe
Edward
Heaven
Leah
Lewia Wetae
Lech
Diana
Lewin Wael
Tivand
Raman
Hayward
Maer
Lewis Wetaaly
Wetzel
Hysienia
Yaus
Barnlesy
Ender
Susans
Conrads
Susanny
Kingsly
Olis
Musekarzan
Coader
Lewis Wotzel
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Mark Bancroft