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James Armitstead Journals

June 1, 1853

Summary: From a letter to Richard Eatough covering the Armitstead journey between May 26 and June 29, 1853.

Journal entry: Mount Pisgah: This day overtook the train. Crossed Grand River at this place. This afternoon had a stampede occasioned by the fighting of dogs, but no one hurt or anything broke.

Source: James Armitstead Letters (1853)