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Guide to the Jerome C. Davis Collection, 1843-1865
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Description
Business papers, certificates, correspondence, legal papers, printed materials.
Background
Came to California with John C. Fremont's expedition in 1845. Owned the Laguna de Santos Calle rancho, and planted wheat on
13,000 acres. The town of Davis was started on his land and was named for him.
Restrictions
Please credit California State Library.
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Unrestricted.