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Dale L. Morgan collection relating to Austin I. Raines and the first U.S. Consul at Monterey, California, 1832-1835.
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Title:

Dale L. Morgan collection relating to Austin I. Raines and the first U.S. Consul at Monterey, California, 1832-1835
Documents relating to Austin I. Raines and the first U.S. Consul at Monterey, California

Creator/Contributor:

Morgan, Dale L. (Dale Lowell), 1914-1971, creator, collector.

Creator/Contributor:

Raines, Austin I., correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Campbell, Robert, 1804-1879, correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Ashley, William Henry, 1778-1838, correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Bent, Charles, 1799-1847, correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

United States, Department of State.

Abstract:

Typescript and photostat copies compiled by Dale L. Morgan regarding mountain man Austin I. Raines and the first U.S. Consulate in California at Monterey. Contains letters from Raines to Robert Campbell and to the Secretary of State concerning his trip to California and request for appointment as U.S. Consul; copies of letter from W.H. Ashley to the Secretary of State enclosing letter from Charles Bent requesting consular appointment for John Marsh, and reply from the State Department; with explanatory notes by Dale Morgan.

Date:

1832 (issued)

Subject:

Raines, Austin I
Marsh, John -- 1799-1856
United States. -- Consulate (Monterey, Calif.)

Note:

Photostatic copies.
Originals in: National Archives and Records Administration, Records of the Department of State (R.G. 59), Appointment Files.

Physical Description:

6 items in portfolio (.06 linear feet)

Language:

English

Origin:

California