A guide to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company record, 1874 September 29

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2012

A Guide to the Pacific Mail Steamship Company record

HDC0093

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, National Park Service
2012, National Park Service

Title: Pacific Mail Steamship Company record
Date: 1874 September 29
Identifier/Call Number: HDC0093 (SAFR 14301)
Physical Description: 2 items.
Repository: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Historic Documents Department
Building E, Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123
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.
Physical Location: San Francisco Maritime NHP, Historic Documents Department
Language(s): In English.

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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

Acquisition Information

SAFR-00001
This collection was transferred from Golden Gate National Recreation Area to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Historical or Biographical Note

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Collection 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.

Collection Arrangement

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

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Correspondence
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
San Francisco (Calif.)