A Wedding in the Gate of the Rocky Mountains
A dramatic tale of emigrants on the Oregon Trail. Henry and Emma marry at Pacific Springs as danger looms from Ute and Utah bands. A rescue by Soshone allies and a heroic ascent up Jacob’s Tower avert tragedy before a California voyage awaits.
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Pacific
Democratic Review
Missori
Oregon
California
Independence
Pacific Springs
Sierra Nevada
Sacramento
South Bos
Mountai
Henry
Emma
Grand Island of the Platte
Green River
Colorado
Gacub
Huntme
South Pass
Sweet Water River
Lienry
Bill More
Tevel
Gill
Jacob
Jack
Jacob’s Tower
Fountains
Feather River
Fires and Fools How to ruin a blaze in comic chaos
A satirical guide mocks dangerous fire behavior with absurd directions to scream, run, throw salt, smash furniture, and torment pets. It parodies stagey fire prevention while ending with quips about misdirected authority and pithy jokes about Adam, Eve, and a gossiping pope.
Treatment of Cholera Observed by Dr. McCormick in 1832
An abridged report from Doctor McCormick US Army describes four stages of cholera with symptoms from loose stools to collapse and intense thirst. It details rapid fluid loss, cold skin, cramps, and postural changes, noting the patient’s mind remains calm until terminal stages.
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McCormic
United States Army
Taylor
Washington
North
McCaurmick
New Orleans
Ger. Taylor
Benton Explains Missouri Union Stand Amid Calhoun Debate
In a May 9 1849 letter from St Louis Benton appeals to Missouri citizens to uphold the Union and follow Missouri instructions on slavery and Calhoun plans. He cites Accomac resolutions and urges unity against dissolution while warning the south and west about looming constitutional crisis.
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St. Louis
Othey
Missourie
Gialesnen
Virgina
Mie Rechnard Enquirer
Sauls
Missouri
Accomac
Col. Benton
Mr. Calhoun
New Mexico
California
Union
Confederacy
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Watertown Chronicle
Watertown
Jefferson County
Wexcanson
Ayenda 2 & Col Store
Dane Carder
Aed Cardin
Bradlay Noy Sh
M. B
Purias
BE. Walker
Pareips Watlee
Graham's Magazine
Davard Te
Secret -St
R ‘ mi
Aklyalan
Byras
Sereteeee
Syed
Low
Lyman
Wildlcasth
Erie
Evry
Attunser O At
Farwanting
Fribert & Petersen
Peeulerwia Greerns
Bonin Sud
Basran
Lonerry Pethe
Baird
Boomer
Dee
Jacou Skinner
Paliiyes
Statler
Weil
JS Oaceradly
Cherk
Ies
Marrecce
James J. Ater
Fernsty Koon & Hiessentelalt Ceaterin
Warren
Jupron Pee Ettc Piast
Daniel Jonl
Arbors Dry Gands
Dore
Jacobi
BNOS
Atronie
Bonkarler
Pat de Tee
Milwauhs
Paleorreta
Ewes Wey Ee
Tosti
Cduedee
Landa
Aeria Ateas
Bistiery
Sud Sttienery
AE Eoteentir
Reese Dee
Mraels
BOK Spare
Nesper
ROE Ntvin
Detlerin Dries Ara Bock Geen Young
Hyson Tess
Tte Enert Lalf Ehman
Eta Gle Poanel
Hale Ar Pirre
IONAS
Rocky Mountains
Kentucky
Eve
Tfa
Sava Pope
Nashville Whig
Benton
VcCormick
Finn
Second St
Fond du Lac
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