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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Rare Books
Journey to California, 1841 : The first emigrant party to California by wagon train. The journal of John Bidwell
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Bidwell advises Townsend on how to acquire land once he becomes a citizen. Also includes hand-drawn map of area near Sacramento, CA, bordered by the American, Cosmunes, and Sacramento Rivers, and includes Nueva Helvecia and Rufus, Sheldon, and Leidesdorff Ranchos.
mssHM 31549
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Manuscripts
Mr. Bidwell sends Mr. Townsend the map of the San Joaquin that was promised, and gives advice and offers assistance on procuring a land grant within that area.
mssHM 35190
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Manuscripts
In this letter, Bidwell is thanking Sutter for everything he has done for him since his arrival in California.
mssHM 68195
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Manuscripts
This manuscript is a petition for land to John Augustus Sutter from John Bidwell, on behalf of John Townsend. In Spanish. Map mentioned is with HM 31549.
mssHM 35189