California Gold Trail Chronicle Bouts Far West
A long jagged letter from California recounts a perilous overland gold journey via northern routes and camps. It notes hardships, death, and the death of Washington Jordan, with broader references to diggings, weather, and a search for El Dorado. Also reports a late August sea disaster rescue and political election results.
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Califirnia
Banton Jordan
Sutherlad
Nolin
Lorimior
Trimor
Sallerland
Liv Ie
Tireyli
EL Dorade
Henn Hawley
California
Washington
Jordan
Pellaister
Wadorkent
Mavens
Fort Lee prisoner and father face fate in Washington camp
In a Fort Lee prison scene near mid November a young American officer pleads guilt for treason to General Green. Washington, amid a tense guard, confronts him as his aged father seeks mercy and a bell toll of fate echoes through the camp. Ailing romance surfaces with Marion and Philip as truth and honor collide.
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