Shopping List From 1849's California Gold Rush
(Who says they had no sense of humor?)

The following are minimum amounts necessary for an eight day
trip in the mountains:

 8 lbs potatoes
 1 bottle whiskey
 1 bottle pepper sauce
 1 bottle whiskey
 1 box tea
 9 lbs onions
 2 bottles whiskey
 1 ham
11 lbs crackers
 1 bottle whiskey
 ½ dozen sardines
 2 bottles brandy, (4th proof)
 6 lbs sugar
 1 bottle brandy, (4th proof)
 7 lbs cheese
 2 bottles brandy, (4th proof)
 1 bottle pepper
 5 gallons whiskey
 4 bottles whiskey (old Bourbon)
 1 small keg whiskey
 1 bottle of cocktails, (designated "starter")