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Alpheus B. Thompson letters to Timothy Wolcott

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Description: These three letters were written by Alpheus Thompson to Timothy Wolcott during 1856 and 1857. In HM 18997, written 1856, September 6, from Santa Barbara, Thompson thanks Wolcott for looking after his son, Francis. In HM 18998 (dated 1857, June 2), Thompson writes of the advantageous opportunities in San Francisco in the real estate market, and asks Wolcott to look after Francis "for a few months longer." He also includes business details regarding property and other assets. The final letter in this series was written in San José, California, on June 17, 1857 (HM 18999), and Thompson asks if Wolcott would take Francis under his charge, and to "provide him with suitable Clothing and Board."
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1856-1857.
Call number: mssHM 18997-18999
Creator: Thompson, Alpheus Basil (1797-1869)(Opens in new tab)
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Francis Thompson letters to Timothy Wolcott

Manuscripts

In the first of these two letters, Thompson informs Wolcott that he has arrived in Maine. The second is concerned with business and financial affairs, and Thompson writes "I think that my troubles are about over. And I doubt not but what you are as glad as my self." HM 19000 is dated 1857 (signed "Frank Thompson), July 18, and HM 19001 was written 1858, December 16.

mssHM 19000-19001

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Letter to Timothy Wolcott

Manuscripts

This letter to Timothy Wolcott describes the difficult prospect of making a living in California under current conditions. It seems that Wolcott is considering a move to California, and the writer of the letter, who appears to be in the quartz mining business, is giving him both warning and advice. The signature is smudged, but the last name may be "Hill." The letter was written in San Francisco.

mssHM 19002

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Letter and poem by Dunstan Thompson

Manuscripts

The poem, by Dunstan Thompson, is entitled "The cities by the sea," (HM 74386); and the letter is from Thompson to Maurice Goodner, Nov. 16, 1947 (HM 74387).

mssHM 74386-74387

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John Augustus Sutter letter to Alpheus Bard Thompson

Manuscripts

Mr. Sutter informs Mr. Thompson that he has bought "the whole Russian Establishment of Ross and Bodega," and offers Mr. Thompson a portion of property at Bodega Rancho "on reasonable terms", as Mr. Thompson has a farm nearby.

mssHM 48975

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John Coffin Jones letter to Alpheus Basil Thompson

Manuscripts

This manuscript is a receipt addressed to A.B. Thompson, listing goods received by Coffin and their worth in Spanish dollars.

mssHM 48976

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T. J. Thompson certificates

Manuscripts

First certificate is an appointment for T. J. Thompson to Corporal in Co "D," 1st regiment of the Nebraska National Guard. It was issued on 1887, Sep. 19 in Beatrice, Nebraska by Colonel O. H. Phillips. HM 75978.

mssHM 75978-75979

Alpheus B. Thompson letters to Timothy Wolcott

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