Manuscripts

Robert R. Proudfit letter to H.W. Turner

Image not available

Description: Letter from Robert R. Proudfit in Pasadena, California, to H.W. Turner. Proudfit is writing in reply to a letter from Turner, and notes that he was glad to hear that turned had started a night school, even though attendance was low.The letter is on "From the Rooms of the Bureau of Information" letterhead, and includes a three-sided printed sheet with information on the Los Angeles area, including a map of Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1879, February 28.
Call number: mssHM 17475
Creator: Proudfit, Robert R(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Acquired from Kovack, October 6, 1950.

John Muir letter to [Clara] Barrus

Manuscripts

John Muir wrote this letter to Clara Barrus, a physician with the state psychiatric hospital in Middleton, New York, from Martinez, California on September 23, 1909. In this letter, Muir writes that he is "glad to hear my little books are considered worth reading and have helped to incite others to go forth and see God's handiwork for themselves." He also mentions a letter from John Burroughs, an American naturalist and nature essayist, in which Burroughs has finished at least one article about the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Muir also hopes that Burroughs will next write about Yosemite. He closes the letter about the health of a woman named Helen, who is doing well.

mssHM 80949

Image not available

Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee :

Manuscripts

Jackson relates that he is glad to hear the church is finished. He discusses his activities in Washington, D.C., with mentions of parties attended, social events, gift received, enemies, and fellow boarders at "the Oneals," including fellow Tennessee senator John Eaton.

mssHM 23058

Image not available

John Augustus Sutter letter to Richard H. Kern

Manuscripts

Sutter is glad to hear news of Kern's brother, and is surprised he did not return to "our golden Country, knowing her as well as he did." Sutter has heard of "the Disastre" Kern experienced in the Mountains while in the company of John C. Frémont. Sutter writes that the improvements he has made to his Hock Farm cost him over $100,000. The rest of the letter concerns details of Sutter's family.

mssHM 20647

Image not available

David Turner letter to John A. Rockwell

Manuscripts

David Turner is heading west from Connecticut to settle in California, and asks for Rockwell's expertise regarding California, such as any information, maps or documents, that might be of use to him concerning his move.

mssHM 4156

Image not available

Toribio Malarin letter to Juan Malarin

Manuscripts

Letter from Toribio Malarin in Cerro de Pasco, Peru, to his brother Juan Malarin in San Francisco. Toribio writes of his silver mining in the Pasco region of the Andes mountains, but notes that he has fallen into debt and is close to ruin. He wanted to join many of his compatriots departing for the California gold rush, but felt he had a responsibility to his mother and sister in Peru. Toribio writes that he was glad to hear of Juan's success in California, and hoped that he would not be affected by the misfortunes that he felt had plagued their family. He warns Juan to be careful in his associations and to be vigilant about protecting his safety and property. Toribio did not know that Juan had died in Monterey in April 1849. In Spanish.

mssHM 80445

Image not available

J.H. (James Hervey) Simpson letters to Richard H. Kern

Manuscripts

In HM 20644, written 1851, December 1, Simpson wishes to be informed of Kern's reconnaissance, and is in need of a good draughtsman. He asks about the current status of George Houghton, and says that Kern will adore Minnesota and St. Paul once he arrives. In HM 20643, dated 1852, May 11, Simpson requests to hear more of the Indians Kern has met with, and is glad Kern has reconciled with Frémont. Both letters contain many inquiries and details concerning Kern's fellow soldiers and colleagues.

mssHM 20643-20644

Robert R. Proudfit letter to H.W. Turner

Opening Hours

Admission Info and Tickets

You might also be interested in

John Muir letter to [Clara] Barrus

Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, Nashville, Tennessee :

John Augustus Sutter letter to Richard H. Kern

David Turner letter to John A. Rockwell

Toribio Malarin letter to Juan Malarin

J.H. (James Hervey) Simpson letters to Richard H. Kern