Pacific Mail Steamship Company record, 1874 September 29

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Summary

Title:
Pacific Mail Steamship Company record
Dates:
1874 September 29
Abstract:
Pacific Mail Steamship Company record (SAFR 14301, HDC 93) contains a six page letter dated September 29,1874 and envelope. Letter is addressed to Robert Kelly Palache from the agents of Taylor & Cox regarding Palache's application for the position of cadet. The agent informs Palache of what will be expected of him as a cadet and asks him to come to the company piers for an interview. The last page lists the necessary items Palache will need if he gets the position such as clothing, instruments, and books. The collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.
Extent:
2 items
Language:
In English.
Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0093 (SAFR 14301), Pacific Mail Steamship Company record, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Background

Scope and content:

Pacific Mail Steamship Company record (SAFR 14301, HDC 93) contains a six page letter dated September 29,1874 and envelope. Letter is addressed to Robert Kelly Palache from the agents of Taylor & Cox regarding Palache's application for the position of cadet. The agent informs Palache of what will be expected of him as a cadet and asks him to come to the company piers for an interview. The last page lists the necessary items Palache will need if he gets the position such as clothing, instruments, and books. The collection has been processed and is open for use without restriction.

Biographical / historical:

This finding aid does not have an agency history, biography, or historical note.

Acquisition information:

SAFR-00001

This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Processing information:

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Arrangement:

The letter is in page number order followed by the envelope.

Physical location:
San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Physical description:
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Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard .

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Processed by: Historic Documents Department Staff (Bailey).
Date Prepared:
2012
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid derived from ICMS database and converted into xml from a template revised and updated by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department. 10/10/2012 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for use unless otherwise noted.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Item description], [Location within collection organization identified by Collection Number/Series Number/File Unit Number/Item Number], HDC0093 (SAFR 14301), Pacific Mail Steamship Company record, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

Location of this collection:
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123, US
Contact:
415-561-7030
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