Photostat of letter signed Bernard Bloemker, Fort Laramie, to his beloved parents, brother, and sister, summarizing the events on his trip from St. Louis – observed many wagons returning, had to buy new pair of oxen, encountered difficulties crossing rivers, but little danger from Indians. (Letter is in German, with typescript translation.) (Letter loaned by his sons, Benedict J. Bloemker and Frank H. Bloemker.) (1 page typed; 3 manuscript), 1852 June 29
Scope and Contents
The Oregon-California Collection is an artificial, or subject-based, collection comprising of a variety of documents that have been placed in this collection over the years due to their common subject matter. The collection consists primarily of letters, diaries, and articles from Missouri newspapers relating to overland travel to Oregon and California in the 1840s and 1850s. Most of these items are transcriptions or reproductions, rather than original documents. The collection also includes correspondence of the Missouri Historical Society with various individuals, 1924-1940, mostly relating to papers and publications about 19th-century overland travel to California and Oregon.
Dates
- 1852 June 29
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet ( (1 box))
Language of Materials
German
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository