Dates

• Creation: 1851-1861

Creator

• From the Collection: Brosnan, Cornelius J. (Cornelius James), 1882- (Person)

Extent

1 folder : In 1851 Henry Jenkins left Knox County, Indiana to join the gold rush to California. The typed copies of 25 letters, dated 1851 to 1861, tell of his voyage to California, and life in the gold fields. Also included in these letters are letters from Abby Jenkins to her husband and letters from their children who went to California in the 50's after their father's return to the Indiana farm.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English