Manuscripts

A. J. Markley letter to Charles Stearns

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Description: Markley expresses his condolences for the death of Chancey E. Stearns, who was Charles' brother. He writes of Chancey's recent visit to Somersville in Contra Costa County, where he met his death due to illness. He was a cook at a local hotel. Chancey's possessions will be forwarded to Charles. With photocopy of front side of envelope.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1868, October 23.
Call number: mssHM 21309
Creator: Markley, A. J(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Tuttle Co., June 1923.
Dimensions: 25 cm :
Associated people: Stearns, Charles,
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