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Joseph Clarence Tucker papers, 1856.
BANC MSS 69/6 m
Collection Overview

Title:

Joseph Clarence Tucker papers, 1856

Creator/Contributor:

Tucker, Joseph Clarence, 1828-1891, creator

Abstract:

Includes letter 20 May, l856, written to his brother from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, describing traveling in Nicaragua in the wake of Walker's expedition, and his interest in Honduras, especially in its silver. Also included are portions of the manuscript of his book, To the Golden Goal, relating to Nicaragua, and his experiences in California (Sacramento and Placerville).

Date:

1856 (issued)

Subject:

Tucker, Joseph Clarence -- 1828-1891
Silver mines and mining -- Honduras
Nicaragua -- Description and travel
Honduras -- Description and travel
Nicaragua -- History -- Filibuster War, 1855-1860
Placerville (Calif.) -- Description and travel
Sacramento (Calif.) -- Description and travel

Type:

Letters.
Manuscripts for publication.
Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

1 portfolio.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS 69/6 m

Origin:

California