Category Archives: Humboldt River

October 5-6, 1841

Posted on October 6, 2011 by nancyleek

“Tuesday, 5th. Today was very warm, and the oxen were not able to keep up with the horses. Traveled about 30 miles and stopped on the river about dark–grass plenty, willows–this going so fast was the fault of Capt. B., … Continue reading →

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The many names of the Humboldt River

Posted on October 1, 2011 by nancyleek

“October 1st. The stream had already attained the size of which we supposed Mary’s river to be, and yet its course was due N.W. Distance 20 miles.” Still in doubt about whether they had found Mary’s River or not, the … Continue reading →

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September 28-29, 1841

Posted on September 29, 2011 by nancyleek

“Tuesday, 28th. Traveled about 70 miles. Several Indians came to our camp this evening–no timber excepting willows, grass plenty.” 70 miles? How did they do that? Most days they made 18 or 20 miles, which was a good rate of … Continue reading →

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September 26, 1841

Posted on September 27, 2011 by nancyleek

“Sunday, 26th. The valley, seen yesterday evening, was but 4 or 5 miles in length and led into another difficult defile, though not so long as the one of yesterday, for we passed it into another valley. Distance 18 miles–the … Continue reading →

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September 24-25,1841

Posted on September 24, 2011 by nancyleek

“Friday, 24th. As we descended the stream it rapidly increased in size, and proved to be the branch of a larger stream. The country was desolate and barren, excepting immediately on the streams . . .” “Saturday, 25th. The creek … Continue reading →