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Granville Mallen N. Libby letters to his family in Maine, 1852-1869.
BANC MSS C-B 544LOCAL
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Title:

Granville Mallen N. Libby letters to his family in Maine, 1852-1869

Creator/Contributor:

Libby, Granville Mallen N., 1830?-, creator

Abstract:

Part I: Describes voyage to California, arrival in San Francisco March 26, 1852, and mining on the American River. One letter is written in a Gregory Express letterbook; several written on illustrated lettersheets. (29 letters) Part II (portfolio): Letters re mining and business activities in Placer County. (19 letters) With these: letter, 1877, written by Etta Libby (daughter).

Date:

1852 (issued)

Subject:

Voyages to the Pacific coast
Gold mines and mining -- California
Voyages vers la côte du Pacifique
Gold mines and mining
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Placer County (Calif.)
California
California -- Placer County
Gregory's Express.

Note:

Part I FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Direct requests for copies or permission to publish to the E.L. Doheny Library, Camarillo, Calif.
Part I : originals in E.L. Doheny Library, Camarillo, California (1957)

Type:

letterpress copybooks.

Physical Description:

1 portfolio.
1 reel microfilm : positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS C-B 544LOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

Part I FOR REFERENCE USE ONLY. Reproduction prohibited. Direct requests for copies or permission to publish to the E.L. Doheny Library, Camarillo, Calif.