JAMES FRAZIER REED. Co-leader of the ill-fated Donner Expedition to California in 1846. Autograph Document Signed, one page, oblong octavo, October 6, 1851.  As Administrator, Reed writes, “The within claim allowed this Oct. 6th, 1851.”  The same phrase is repeated below his signature, without the day of the month filled in.  Large ink stain to … [ Read More ]