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In the first letter to John R. French, George Kent discusses his admiration for the democratic spirit of the mining camps and comments on various social phenomena, expressing his distaste for gambling and his revulsion toward the recently passed fugitive slave law
mssHM 57698-57699
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Townsend discusses the estate of the late W.A. Leidesdorff.
mssHM 35204
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In this letter addressed to "Sister Elizabeth", D. Townsend writes of his life in Sonora. There have been so many shootings as of late that the townspeople have taken the law into their own hands and lynched several of those responsible, often without trials. Townsend has recently done very well as part of a gold mining company. He writes that many miners go home to fetch their families and relocate to California permanently. Signed "your well wishing Brother." Includes lithograph titled "A View of the Elephant," depicting the various experiences of a typical California miner.
mssHM 16902
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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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In this letter to an unknown recipient, Newton Booth discusses business details of the selling and movement of various goods in San Francisco.
mssHM 21315
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In this brief letter, Billings notifies Townsend that Townsend has been elected to the town council of San Francisco. Also signed by Samuel Fletcher.
mssHM 35191