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San Marino, CA 91108
Manuscripts
Henry Harrison Markham letter to J. M. Birmingham
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Manuscripts
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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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This collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry H. Markham. These papers deal mainly with the politics of the late 1800s, but include many from his files, dealing with mining and his other business interests. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece). Some notable items include: Davis, John F. Letters concerning presidential election of 1896. April 2 - Nov. 5, 1896. Dougherty, O. R. Letter to Markham concerning possible change in location of Pasadena Post Office. Dec. 9, 1885. Fording, T. J. Letter regarding the silver question. Jan. 11, 1886. Jones, John W. Letter to H. H. Markham commenting on and enclosing a clipping relating to the part Senator Stanford took in the California campaign of 1890. Nov. 10, 1890. Otis, Harrison Gray. Letters to H. H. Markham relating to political conditions and current affairs. Jan. 6, 1885 to April 13, 1897. Sawyer, Lorenzo. Letter concerning bill to create U. S. Court known as Southern District of California. Jan 24, 1886. Smith, George Hugh. Letter also concerning above-mentioned bill. Jan. 14, 1886. Letters of the following concerning Railroad Strike of 1894. California. Adjutant-General's Office. Sept. 8, 1894 Dickinson. John H. Aug. 30, 1894 Dimond, William H. Aug. 29, 1894 Sheehan, T. W. Aug. 30, 1894 Smedberg, W. R. c. 1894 Mining matters: Clancy, William. Dec. 6, 1881 - June 19, 1882. (8 pcs.) Smith, Gardner H. Jan. 16 - Dec. 23, 1897. (7 pcs.) Thompson, M. J. Mar. 25 - May 25, 1897. (4 pcs.)
mssMarkham
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Most of the letters are written by Jerome H. Markham of Buena Vista, Colorado, to his brother Walter Markham of Middletown, Connecticut. The letters address topics of concern to settlers such as health, land, livestock, and hunting. The most frequent subject is the need for money. Two of the letters are written by "Ronnie" and one by E. Webber (?). Many are written on letterhead from Colorado establishments such as hardware states and hotels.
mssHM 83180-83188
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Letter from H.H. Markham to Rev. Richard Kaines, answering a query as to the dates of his time in office as Governor of California. Letter is on Exective Department, Sacramento, Cal. letterhead, sent from Pasadena, California.
mssHM 21325
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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."
mssHM 18997-18999
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In this two-page letter to Dibner, Paynter comments on Dibner's recent series of articles published in the journal Electrical engineering. Paynter asks for Dibner's "interest and support in another project" involving the "origin and development of the now commonplace electric circuit symbols." The copies of his notes are for Paynter's class at MIT, "Analysis and design of engineering systems" (course 2.751). This is an incomplete copy.
mssHM 75974
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Letter from Charles Rich in Little Salt Lake City to his wife Sarah D. Rich in Great Salt Lake City, Deseret. Rich writes that he has been ill but is recovering, describes his supplies and food, and asks Sarah to pay the taxes at home. He writes that he will send her something when he gets to the mines, gives instructions on building a storehouse, and implores Sarah to "take special care of the children." He also includes notes to his children telling them to behave properly.
mssHM 72835