California History Timeline, February 9 to February 16
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February 9 Overland trail in 1847 Patrick Breen, traveling with the Donner Party, wrote in his diary: “Mrs Murphy here this morning. Pike’s child all but dead. Milt at Murphy’s; not able to get out of bed. Keyburg never gets up; says he is not able. John [Breen, Patrick’ son] went down to day to bury […]