Lot 14
Overland Wagon Train Trail letter, 1849. Datelined "Indian Territory Sow (Sioux) Nation, June 10th /49", "six hundred miles in…and 100 miles from Fort Laremy", writing to his wife speaks of health of emigrants, "some days we have seen 100 graves", using "buffalo chips" instead of wood for stove, etc; expects to be at Oregon City in "about two months" and to please write there; tender closing words, etc., very scarce Oregon Trail letter (no photo).Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500