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Curtis, Joseph S. Papers relating to a Gold Rush venture, 1849-1854.
BANC FILM 2697; BANC MSS C-B 572
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Title:

Papers relating to a Gold Rush venture, 1849-1854

Creator/Contributor:

Curtis, Joseph S., creator

Creator/Contributor:

May, George., Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Randall, Croydon C.

Creator/Contributor:

Bartlett, Earl., Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Porter, Abiezer., Correspondent.

Creator/Contributor:

Shepard, D. A., Correspondent.

Date:

1849 (issued)

Contents:

Agreement with George May and Croydon C. Randall for assay and gold working firm in San Francisco; papers concerning shipment of equipment on steamer, Hartford (W. Chapin, master), and efforts to collect on the venture. Letters from May, Abiezer Porter, Earl Bartlett and D.A. Shepard included.

Subject:

Chapin, W
Hartford (steamship)
Gold -- California
Lawyers -- California
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Commercial

Note:

Also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 2697.

Physical Description:

9 folders in portfolio.
1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 3040) and positive.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC FILM 2697
BANC MSS C-B 572

Origin:

California