Category Archives: Indians

Gold on the Feather River — June 24, 1848

Posted on June 24, 2023 by nancyleek

In late May and early June of 1848 John Bidwell was prospecting for gold on the Feather River. He had already found some gold, but he hadn’t yet found rich diggings. The search continued until he struck pay dirt on … Continue reading →

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How Indians saved the life of Gen. Bidwell

Posted on February 1, 2016 by nancyleek

I was looking through a carton of Annie Bidwell’s papers at the Bancroft Library and came across the following story. It is a typewritten sheet, not dated. I assume it was dictated by Annie, since she always referred to her … Continue reading →

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October 27, 1841

Posted on October 26, 2011 by nancyleek

“Wednesday, 27th. It commenced raining about one o’clock this morning and continued till noon — threw away all our old clothes to lighten out packs . . .  I have since learned that the Indians in the mountains here prefer … Continue reading →

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June 11, 1841

Posted on June 11, 2011 by nancyleek

“Friday, 11th. The oxen had wandered about a 1/2 mile from camp this morning, when a man was sent to bring them in; he soon came running back in great haste, crying “the Indians are driving the oxen off”!! In … Continue reading →

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