Relander, Click2018-06-292018-06-291945DOC-027-03-008http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11867/811713 sheets 8.5 x 11 inch. Typed. Annotated in pencil. Date est."Jebediah S. Smith, a preacher of sorts, and Thomas L. (Peg Leg) Smith, a teacher of sorts, were the first two white leaders to enter what is now Tulare county. Jed, the preacher arrived in 1826, accompanied by about 15 trappers and was said to have been the first white man to cross the Sierra Nevada mountains. Jed and his party entered the valley by way of the Tejoh pass. Tulare lake was observed and hunting for beaver along the upper reaches of the Kings, San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers was successful."No Known Copyright The organization that has made the Item available reasonably believes that the Item is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. Please refer to the organization that has made the Item available for more information. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.