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John Currey letter to William Nelson

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Description: Currey expresses his gratitude for what he learned while in Nelson's service, and praises the virtues of California. He also inquires about the possibility of his being promoted to the office of District Judge.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1851, January 14.
Call number: mssHM 19477
Creator: Currey, John (1814-1912)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Dawson's, 1958, October 5.
Dimensions: 27 cm :
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