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Aquila B. Massey and Anne R. Massey family letters, 1832-1891, (bulk 1842-1863).
BANC MSS 2004/267 cz; BANC PIC 19xx.031:176--OBJ ; BANC MSS 2004/267 cz
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Title:
Aquila B. Massey and Anne R. Massey family letters, 1832-1891, (bulk 1842-1863)Creator/Contributor:
Massey, Aquila B., creatorCreator/Contributor:
Massey, Anne R.Creator/Contributor:
Massey, John M.Abstract:
Contains correspondence between Dr. Aquila B. Massey and Anne R. Massey, concerning Dr. Massey's overland journey to California
in 1849 during the gold rush, and his work as a doctor during the American Civil War in Nashville, Tenn. Also includes letters
to Anne R. Massey from family and friends, a few letters to Dr. Massey, the contract of Dr. Massey for service during the
Civil War and a small amount of correspondence and documents relating to John Massey.
Date:
1842 (issued)Subject:
n-us-ca -- n-us--- -- n-us-pa -- n-us-tnMassey, Aquila B -- Correspondence
Massey, Anne R -- Correspondence
Massey, John M -- Correspondence
Gold mines and mining -- California
Overland journeys to the Pacific -- Personal narratives
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Medical care
California -- History -- 1846-1850
Pennsylvania -- History -- 1775-1865
Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Note:
Gold fragments transferred to the Historical Object Miscellany of The Bancroft Library (BANC PIC 19xx.031:176--OBJ).
Dr. Aquila B. Massey and Anne R. Massey, both originally from Pennsylvania, lived in various places during their marriage
including California, Kansas and Tennessee.
Physical Description:
print
1 box (0.2 linear feet)
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC MSS 2004/267 cz
BANC PIC 19xx.031:176--OBJ
BANC MSS 2004/267 cz