Tim, the diary sounds really interesting to get a taste of what our forefathers went through. I am searching more info. on my gr.grandfather, Dr. J. W. (Jesse Walker) Steely who had a mine near Grizzly Flats in El Dorado Co. and was later a doctor at the Pacific House in Suisun City. That is where I have lost him, as he did not return to MO to his family and we don't know where he died and was buried. I would appreciate it if you could look for his name. I know he went out the first time with his wife and 3 children, had 4 out there (2 died), another on the way home and one just after he left to go back to CA, never to return. Thanks! Nadine in MO P.S. If anyone knows about the history of the Pacific House Hotel or where I could search for him in the area, I will appreciate hearing from you.