Joseph Goldsborough Bruff Diaries, Journals, and Notebooks

About the Collection

Joseph Bruff was a draftsman in the Bureau of Topographical Engineers. These diaries describe his 1849 expedition by way of St. Joseph, Fort Kearney, Fort Laramie, South Pass, Sublette's Cut-off, Bear River, Cantonment Loring, Raft River, the Humboldt, Lassen's Route to Deer Creek, and Bruff's camp. They contain maps and sketches from the journey and notes on life in California. The journals were written from the diaries. The notebooks contain more sketches from the trip and of equipment. Also included are memoranda of supplies and equipment, routes, and remedies.

The Collection

16 volumes (in 1 case) : illus.; 22 cm. or smaller.