Bates (E.S.) Letters, 1862

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Summary

Title:
Bates, E.S., Letters
Dates:
1862
Creators:
Bates, E.S.
Abstract:
This folder contains a handwritten letter addressed to Mr. Daugner.
Extent:
1.0 folder Folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

E.S. Bates Letters, The Society of California Pioneers

Background

Scope and content:

This folder contains a handwritten letter, written from San Francisco on June 20th 1862, addressed to Mr. Daugner. On the upper left hand side of the letter is a red, white and blue soldier next to an American flag, printed on the stationary. Bates is requesting a summary of his bank accounts from Mr. Daugner, because he is prospecting for gold. Bates notes that there are many "Columbia boys" out here, in San Francisco.

Biographical / historical:

The details concerning who E.S. Bates is are vague. From this letter, regarding money that Mr. Bates is requesting from Mr. Daugner, it seems as though Mr. Bates is in dire need of money. He is requesting that Mr. Daugner not hesitate to send any money that he has saved up.

Acquisition information:
Donor and date of acquisition is unknown.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by A. Sasan, K. Ransick, and C. Miller
Date Prepared:
July 12, 2011
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2011-07-22T14:59-0700

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on access

Preferred citation:

E.S. Bates Letters, The Society of California Pioneers

Location of this collection:
300 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, US
Contact:
(415) 957-1849 ext. 160
mmdevine@californiapioneers.org
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