California Gold Rush
From Salem Links and Lore
Salem was poised to be active in the California Gold Rush with so many ships in the harbor waiting to be
involved in this exciting new event.
A long article in the E.I.H.C., called "On the early days and rapid growth of California" addresses some of these Salem connections,
including the role Capt. John Bertram played in it.
See Also
Essex Institute Historical Collection Vol. 12 (1874) p. 104-131
