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California Gold Rush Letter, May 12, 1850
Wyles SC 972LOCAL
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Title:

California Gold Rush Letter, May 12, 1850

Creator/Contributor:

Online Archive of California

Abstract:

Seven-page handwritten letter in ink (ALS), to Capt. T. S. Holloway of Wickford, Rhode Island, from an unknown author who has prospered as a banker and merchant, discussing conditions in the mines, including different nationalities of the miners, and prospects for achieving wealth in California. .01 linear feet (1 folder).

Date:

1850 (issued)

Note:

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Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.
Cite as: [Identification of item], California Gold Rush Letter, Wyles SC 972. Department of Special Collections, UC Santa Barbara Library, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Physical Description:

0.015 linear feet

Language:

English

Identifier:

Origin:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Copyright Note:

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Use governed by UCSB Special Collections policy.