Manuscripts

Cornelius De Boom letters to John Townsend

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Description: These three manuscripts deal with affairs of real estate between Cornelius De Boom and John Townsend during the year 1850. HM 35192, dated February 26, is an agreement between the two concerning the construction of buildings upon lots of land located within San Francisco. HM 35193, written August 11, carries further details of the agreement. De Boom requests that the ship bearing his brother may anchor within Townsend's water lots, and more details of this arrangement follow. At the writing of the third letter (HM 35194, dated August 23), De Boom is preparing to depart. His brother has not yet arrived, but he hopes to meet with Townsend to finalize business matters before leaving.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1850.
Call number: mssHM 35192-35194
Creator: De Boom, Cornelius(Opens in new tab)
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Emile Grisar letters to John Townsend

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Here are three letters to Dr. John Townsend from Emile Grisar of San Francisco, CA. The letters are all dated 1850; HM 35196 is dated September 26, HM 35197 is dated October 22, and HM 35198 is dated November 2. Grisar writes of the arrival of a ship that he appears to be interested in purchasing in conjunction with Townsend, but it needs repair. He also writes of the repairs being done on his San Francisco house, which he may have to draw drafts against. In HM 35196, he informs Townsend of the grading of San Francisco streets by the City Authority, and suggests he be given power of attorney in order to best take care of Townsend's business in San Francisco. In the final letter, Grisar relates that he may have to pay for a portion of the grading charges, and plans to formally protest along with several local colleagues.

mssHM 35196-35198

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Assessment of John Townsend

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This manuscript lists San Francisco property owned by Dr. John Townsend, and the value of each, including lots and buildings.

mssHM 35206

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José Dario Argüello letters to José Joaquín de Arrillaga and Felipe Antonio de Goycoechea

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HM 16556 is dated 1795, December 31 and addressed to José Joaquín de Arrillaga, and concerns an expedition to Monterey. HM 16557, dated 1804, December 28, and addressed to Felipe Antonio de Goycoechea, concerns explorations plans of the Americans, and the possible ramifications thereof. HM 16558, also addressed to de Goycoechea and dated 1814, August 5, informs him of the death of de Arrillaga and the subsequent taking over of his duties until further orders are received. In Spanish.

mssHM 16556-16558

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Agreement for land

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This document concerns a piece in land in Yerba Buena, California, including occupancy and permitted construction. The agreement is between John Townsend, and Jacques Antoine Moerenhout and Cornelius De Boom, all of whom have signed the document.

mssHM 35205

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F. Poyard letter to John Townsend

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In this letter to Dr. Townsend, F. Poyard discusses various business details, and provides a list of goods recently sent.

mssHM 35201

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Documents relating to New Spain

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In HM 4058, de Gálvez discusses military relations and the prospects of farming in Sonora. Dated 1771, July 20 - August 30. HM 4059 is a list of expenses for the exploration of New Spain, dated 1773, September 20. HM 4060 concerns an upcoming visit of the Inspector General, dated 1773, September 20. In Spanish.

mssHM 4058-4060

Cornelius De Boom letters to John Townsend

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