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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05527.02 |
| From Archive Folder | California Gold Rush travel accounts |
| Title | Caspar to his parents recounting tales of his expedition through Mexico, led by Captain Innes |
| Date | 3 May 1849 |
| Author | Caspar (fl. 1849) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Describes his overland route through Mexico and how he was swindled by Captain Innes, the expedition leader who ran out of money and had his charges pay his way. Relays the entire story of Innes' desertion and return to the travelers. Reports that he was elected the guide after Innes left permanently. Discusses the food and customs of the common people. |
| Subjects | Gold Rush American West Diet and Nutrition Latin and South America Travel |
| People | Caspar (fl. 1849) |
| Place written | Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Theme | Industry; Children & Family; |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Caspar may have come from Vermont, as content refers to Burlington. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |