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Charles Henry Randall letters to his parents, 1849-1862 (bulk 1849)
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Charles Henry Randall letters to his parents, 1849-1862 (bulk 1849)Creator/Contributor:
Randall, Charles Henry., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Randall, James B., correspondent.Abstract:
Written from the ship Samoset on his way to California and from San Francisco, Sacramento, Montezuma Flats, etc. They describe
his voyage around the Horn and his experiences mining, operating a ferry across the American River, and selling goods in the
mines, with comments on living conditions, cost of goods, etc. Also includes two letters, 1850 and 1862, written by his brother
James, who came to California in 1850.
Date:
1849 (issued)Subject:
Randall, Charles Henry -- ArchivesSamoset (ship)
Voyages to the Pacific coast -- Personal narratives
Gold mines and mining -- California
Ships
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Sacramento (Calif.) -- Description and travel
California -- Economic conditions
Note:
Charles Henry Randall letters to his parents, BANC MSS 68/40 c, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.
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print
1 portfolio and 1 oversize folder.
Language:
English