Harden, A. B. (Absalom Benton), 1814-1887
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
A. B. Harden diary and letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss 11
Abstract
Diary of A. B. Harden (1814-1887), who emigrated to Oregon in 1847, and letters to his family. The diary describes Harden's journey to Oregon and his life in Oregon, while the letters include information about life in Oregon, developments in the war between Euro-American emigrants and Liksiyu (Cayuse) people, names of local legislators, and poetry by Harden.
Dates:
1847-1848