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Fay family letters, 1852-1854.
BANC MSS 78/84 c
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Title:

Fay family letters, 1852-1854

Creator/Contributor:

Fay family., creator

Abstract:

Letters from Patrick, John, and Logan Fay to family, mostly written from San Francisco, describing mining activities at Columbia Bar; farming and business around Sacramento; soap trade; life in San Francisco; and shipwrecks in California. Typed transcripts included.

Date:

1852 (issued)

Subject:

Fay family
Fay, Patrick
Fay, John Foster
Fay, Logan
Gold mines and mining -- California
Shipwrecks -- California
Soap trade -- California
Agriculture -- California -- Sacramento County
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Social life and customs
Sacramento (Calif.) -- Commerce

Note:

Originally part of the Sidney M. Ehrman Collection.

Physical Description:

6 letters in 1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 78/84 c

Origin:

California