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J. Milton Bailey letters to family, 1850-1853.
BANC MSS 72/68 cLOCAL
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Title:

J. Milton Bailey letters to family, 1850-1853

Creator/Contributor:

Bailey, J. Milton, -1853?, creator

Creator/Contributor:

Bailey, Henry Caly, 1830-1916, Correspondent

Abstract:

Describing overland journey from Missouri to California in 1850, experiences mining in Nevada City and farming on Skull Bone Ranch near Colusa. Also included are a few letters from his brother Henry who joined him on his farm in 1853.

Date:

1850 (issued)

Subject:

n-us-ca -- n-us-mo
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Gold mines and mining -- California
Agriculture -- California
Voyages par terre jusqu'au Pacifique
Agriculture -- Californie
Agriculture
Gold mines and mining
Overland journeys to the Pacific
Missouri
Nevada City (Calif.)
Skull Bone Ranch (Colusa Co., Calif.)
Colusa (Calif.)
Missouri
California
California -- Colusa
California -- Nevada City
Missouri

Note:

RESTRICTED ORIGINALS, EXTREMELY FRAGILE. USE MICROFILM ONLY : Use of originals only by permission of the appropriate curator. Inquiries concerning these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.
Also available on microfilm.

Physical Description:

1 box and 1 oversize folder.
partial microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 642:8) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 72/68 cLOCAL

Origin:

California

Copyright Note:

RESTRICTED ORIGINALS, EXTREMELY FRAGILE. USE MICROFILM ONLY : Use of originals only by permission of the appropriate curator. Inquiries concerning these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.