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John Bidwell letters to E.W. Haskell : ALS, 1867 July 10-Aug. 13.
BANC MSS 94/108 cLOCAL
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John Bidwell letters to E.W. Haskell : ALS, 1867 July 10-Aug. 13Creator/Contributor:
Bidwell, John, 1819-1900, creatorCreator/Contributor:
Haskell, Edward Wilder, 1816-1911, Correspondent.Abstract:
Six letters from Bidwell, written from Chico, California, to Haskell (probably Edward Wilder Haskell), in Marysville, California.
Letters concern Bidwell's political career, his defeat at the state convention, the campaign of 1867, and his speech regarding
the inadvisability of a third party. Includes letter from John Howell Books describing the materials, 1950; and notes.
Date:
1867 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caPolitics and government
California -- Politics and government -- 1850-1950
Chico (Calif.) -- History
Californie -- Politique et gouvernement -- 1850-1950
California
California -- Chico
Note:
Letters were purchased by Mrs. H.P. Compton of Chico from John Howell Books in 1950, and acquired from Mrs. Compton's granddaughter
by The Bancroft Library.
John Bidwell came to California in 1841 and participated in the U.S. campaign against Mexico in 1846. He owned a large ranch
near Chico and was involved in California politics. He was a congressman from California (1865-1867) and ran unsuccessfully
for governor of the state and president.
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History.Physical Description:
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English
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BANC MSS 94/108 cLOCAL