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John C. Gibson Letters, 1847-1879.
10/14/92 T09/10/92 T02/24/92 T04/08/91 T
Collection Overview

Title:

John C. Gibson Letters, 1847-1879

Creator/Contributor:

Gibson, John C., creator

Abstract:

Correspondence

Date:

1847 (issued)

Subject:

Gibson, John C
River steamers -- California -- Sacramento
Voyages to the Pacific coast
California -- Gold discoveries
Gold mines and mining -- California
Pioneers -- California

Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.
John C. Gibson came to California by ship from New York in 1851. In 1852-53 he mined for gold. From 1855, he was engaged in riverboating on the Sacramento River between the cities of Sacramento, Marysville.
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Language:

English

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Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Not restricted. Please credit California State Library.