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William Elder letters to his wife and his cousin, 1850-1851.
BANC MSS C-B 623LOCAL
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Title:
William Elder letters to his wife and his cousin, 1850-1851Creator/Contributor:
Elder, William, 1812-1876, creatorAbstract:
Letters from Panama describe his trip across the Isthmus and his difficulty securing passage to California. Letters from California
contain description of San Francisco and of experiences gold mining and store-keeping.
Date:
1850 (issued)Subject:
Gold mines and mining -- CaliforniaEconomic history
Gold mines and mining
Travel
Panama, Isthmus of (Panama)
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
California -- Economic conditions
Panamá, Isthme de (Panamá)
Californie -- Conditions économiques
California
California -- San Francisco
Panama -- Isthmus of Panama
Physical Description:
1 portfolio.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS C-B 623LOCAL