Manuscripts
H.H. Markham letter to the Reverend Richard Kaines
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Jerome H. Markham letters to Walter Markham
Manuscripts
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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Henry Harrison Markham Papers
Manuscripts
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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George C. Pardee letter to the Reverend Lawrence F. Bower
Manuscripts
Letter is a response to a request for an autographed card and photograph. The governor enclosed an autographed card, but had no photograph on hand. Letter is signed in manuscript on Executive Department, State of California, Sacramento letterhead.
mssHM 74617
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Henry Harrison Markham letter to J. M. Birmingham
Manuscripts
Markham asks when "the Board will take up the legislative part of its work," and details of the "East-chair Mill."
mssHM 21324
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Thomas R. Bard letter to Rev. Lawrence F. Bower
Manuscripts
Letter from Thomas R. Bard on United States Senate letterhead to the Reverend Lawrence F. Bower answering a query as to when he took his seat in the Senate. Included is a contemporary newspaper clipping about the Senator and a mounted photograph.
mssHM 21326
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Noah Brooks letter to "My dear lad,"
Manuscripts
In this letter to an unidentified recipient, Noah Brooks apologizes for not answering earlier on account of illness. On letterhead for The Aldine, Newark, New Jersey.
mssHM 29223