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Charles S. Wainwright diaries

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Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1861-1865.
Call number: mssHM 36405
Creator: Wainwright, Charles S(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Allan Nevins, June 1962.
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Charles S. (Charles Sanders) Peirce letter to Welch, Bigelow & Co

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This letter to the printers Welch, Bigelow & Co. reads as follows: "Gentlemen, I enclose herewith the proof of page 85. I still retain the proof of page 84 because you have not returned me the copy of (661) (662) and (663) which come on that page. Yours truly, C. S. Peirce." The letter was written in Washington, DC and on "U.S. Coast Survey Office" letterhead.

mssHM 79889

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Charles Janin diary

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mssHM 84201

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Charles S. Johnson letter to D.T. Johnson

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In this letter to his brother, Charles S. Johnson writes from a Chinese camp of local legislation and politics.

mssHM 16519

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Elias S. Ketcham diary

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Diary kept by Elias S. Ketcham of Rondout (Kingston), New York and covers the first half of 1851. Most entries are summaries of his daily activities such as work, church meetings and visits with friends in and around Rondout. Ketcham was a very religious man and the majority of his diary is about what he needs to do to become a better Christian. There is some discussion regarding his decision to leave New York and join his brothers in California. In his last entry, June 12, Ketcham writes about the preparations he has made for his trip, and his feelings of uncertainty regarding leaving his friends and family to head West to search for gold. There are several entries dated 1861, 1862 and 1868 regarding Ketcham's boarding situation

mssHM 59423

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Elias S. Ketcham diary

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Elias S. Ketcham of Rondout (Kingston), New York, kept this diary while living and working in the gold fields of California in 1853-54. He prospects for gold in Murphy's Camp, CA, but is not particularly successful in the mines. Ketcham often discusses his desire to return home to NY, his experiences as a miner, and his religious beliefs. The diary provides a colorful description of life in the mining camps: he describes his impressions of Indians, Mexicans, and Chinese and also discusses violent incidents in the mining communities

mssHM 58269

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Joseph S. Paxson diary

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This daily diary documents Paxson's struggle with business and gold mining. He discusses in detail his financial problems, his loneliness in the city, and his unhappiness with his living situation. Paxson also notes all the ships arriving in San Francisco and the actions of the vigilance committees. At the end of the diary is an 11-page essay about the murder of James King and the hanging of James P. Casey and Charles Cora in May. Accompanying the diary is an incomplete transcript only covering January 1 to July 14.

mssHM 68388

Charles S. Wainwright diaries

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