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John James Audubon... The Comanche Indians... The California Gold Rush...



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May 02, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 2, 1849  

* John James Audubon
* American ornithologist


Page 3 has a report beginning: "Col. Webb, commander of a large California expedition...They give quite a gloomy account of their adventures. Mr. Audubon remained behind, and had determined to prosecute his journey towards California with a party..." with more.
Also on page 3 is a letter from Rio Janeiro beginning: "The slave trade is carried on to a very great extent here..." with more detail. Also: "The Comanche Indians" as well as: "Late & Interesting From California" which includes a letter related to the gold rush.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War