In New York City in 1850, how exactly would you buy passage on a ship headed for California? Would you pay for it at an office of the shipping company you were traveling with? Would you bring your money to the ship the day you board it? When would you be issued your ticket? And when would you bring aboard your luggage? A few minutes before you sailed or the night before?
As you can tell, I have a lot of questions but haven't been having much success using Google.
As you can tell, I have a lot of questions but haven't been having much success using Google.
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