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apr 11, 1849 - William Swain Leaves Home

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William Swain, the protagonist of sorts from The World Rushed In, wrote his first entry into his diary detailing his adventures on the Oregon Trail as a 49er. His diary would become one of the best primary sources from this time period.

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apr 11, 1849
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~ 176 years ago

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