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Henry D. Platt letters, 1843-1850.
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Title:

Henry D. Platt letters, 1843-1850
Platt

Creator/Contributor:

Platt, Henry D., creator

Abstract:

16 letters (with typescripts) written mostly by Henry D. Platt to his sister and his father in Watertown, Connecticut, seven of which are during the sea voyage to California and from California itself. Two poems are also included.

Date:

1843 (issued)

Subject:

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Voyages to the Pacific coast
California -- Gold discoveries

Note:

Henry D. Platt was probably from Watertown, Connecticut and studied in that state, subsequently working as a teacher. He sailed for California from New Haven in May of 1849, and after passing through Rio de Janeiro arrived the following January. After stops in San Francisco and Sacramento, noting numerous potential business opportunities, Platt died in Auburn of dysentery on April 30, 1850.
Platt.
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Type:

biography

Physical Description:

print
1 manuscript box; 16 1/2 x 13 x 3 1/2 in.

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Unrestricted. Please credit California State Library.