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John Chapin papers, 1850-1852.
BANC MSS 84/1 cLOCAL
Collection Overview

Title:

John Chapin papers, 1850-1852

Creator/Contributor:

Chapin, John., creator

Abstract:

Includes letters by S. G. Haven, U.S. Postmaster General N. K. Hall, and Dennis Bowen, concerning the appointment; and letters by Chapin to his brother describing his voyage to California via Panama in l85l.

Date:

1850 (issued)

Subject:

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Haven, Solomon G. (Solomon George) -- 1810-1861
Hall, Nathan Kelsey -- 1810-1874
Bowen, Dennis
Voyages to the Pacific coast
Postal service -- California
Panama -- Description and travel

Note:

Mail agent between New York and San Francisco.

Physical Description:

1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 84/1 cLOCAL

Origin:

California