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James R. Mershon letter to Henry Huntley Haight
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Henry Huntley Haight papers
Manuscripts
A collection of 508 items from 1846 to 1885, which consists of letters, documents and manuscripts related to the life and interests of Henry Huntley Haight. Subject matter includes the political history of California; the development of San Francisco; railroad subsidies; and anti-slavery and secession questions in California. The collection also includes the business papers of Joseph B. Wells and the legal firm of Wells, Haight and Gary. Correspondents frequently represented in the collection include: James S. Bush, Eugene Casserly, Joseph E. Gary, Fletcher Matthews Haight, Samuel Haight, Bayard Taylor and Joseph B. Wells.
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Henry Huntley Haight letter to John Thompson Hoffman
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Haight reports that he has received Hoffman's letter regarding the case of James Fitzmorris, and gives his opinion on the matter, which concerns Fitzmorris' attempted robbery of a jeweller's shop in Sacramento "with an iron wrench in hand." Fitzmorris, who may have been drinking before the incident, allegedly planned to murder the jeweller as well, but was unsuccessful, and fled when the injured shopkeeper called for help. Printed letterhead of the State of California Executive Department.
mssHM 27913
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Henry Huntley Haight letter to Elihu Benjamin Washburne
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Haight introduces Mrs. Morse, the wife of California physician Dr. J. F. Morse, "one of our most distinguished and successful physicians." She is visiting France, and Haight hopes she is extended "any courtesies which it may be customary." Printed letterhead of the State of California Executive Department.
mssHM 21350
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James Madison, Montpelier, Virginia, letter to Martin Van Buren :
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Madison provides opinions on several political matters at Van Buren's request, including: rules for the appropriation of money, grants to lighthouses and improvements for harbors and rivers, refusing appropriations for internal improvements until the national debt is paid, and objections against subscriptions to stock of private companies by the United States.
mssHM 23070
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J.D. (James Donald) Cameron letter to Henry J. Gensler
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In this letter Cameron discusses a bill that he was supposed to have received from Gensler. He also asks Gensler to pay two bills for him. The letter is written on letterhead of the Sierra Madre Villa Hotel.
mssHM 68331
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James K. Polk, Columbia, Tennessee, letter to Samuel H. Loughlin :
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Polk writes he is enclosing money fo subscriptions to the Nashville Union for various individuals; discusses finding more subscribers and an upcoming dinner. Also mentions he will be coming to Nashville and asks if Loughlin has written to Blair. Addressee not listed on item.
mssHM 4773