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Papers relating to the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, 1856, 1856 May - Aug.
BANC MSS 68/164 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

Papers relating to the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, 1856, 1856 May - Aug

Creator/Contributor:

Joseph, L., Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Ritchie, Jacob.

Creator/Contributor:

Maguire, John., Correspondent.

Abstract:

Include statements presented by citizens before the Committee; two letters relating to Judge David S. Terry; letter of resignation from a member, L. Joseph; letter from two citizens requesting release of a prisoner, Jacob Ritchie; letter from John Maguire requesting appeal from the Committee's decision; copy of subpoena used; two completed application forms for enrollment; extracts from criminal records of Court of Sessions, San Francisco, Mar. - Apr. 1856.

Date:

1856 (issued)

Subject:

Terry, David S. (David Smith) -- 1823-1889
San Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1856.
Crime -- California
Criminals -- California

Physical Description:

1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 68/164 cLOCAL

Origin:

California