Manuscripts

W.P. (William P.) Reynolds letters to Edward J. Reynolds

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Description: W.P. Reynolds advises Edward Reynolds to stay in Boston to continue his studies, but Edward is welcome to join him in Mexico later in the year. W.P., who appears to be Edward's elder brother, also offers advice on other topics (i.e. "Urbanity and politeness are weapons in the hands of a man of tact"). HM 4210 is dated July 3, and HM 4211 is dated August 4. Both letters were written in San Francisco, California, and both are addressed "Dear Eddie."
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1858.
Call number: mssHM 4210-4211
Creator: Reynolds, W. P(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: In library, date unknown.

William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds

Manuscripts

In this letter to his brother, W.P. Reynolds writes of his experiences driving cattle between San Francisco and Los Angeles. He says "the cattle market has never in my experience been so depressed in California as this year." He also comments on an "instrument" that Edward has apparently invented, and advises him to apply for a patent. He also writes of relatives and mutual acquaintances.

mssHM 4221

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William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds

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In this letter to his brother Edward, William P. Reynolds writes that he considers surveying to be the most profitable civil engineering opportunity in California. Since moving to Los Angeles, William writes, he is "always as busy as a bee."

mssHM 4213

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William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds

Manuscripts

William writes that his plans to bring Edward to California have been delayed, as William has not yet had a chance to purchase a tract of land for farming and cattle. Nonetheless, he writes, "in a short time Sonoro & Chihuahua will belong to the U.S." and so there will be plenty of opportunity for surveying; William recommends that Edward "follow the study in its higher branches." He also recommends drafting and that Edward "be a more skillful penman."

mssHM 4217

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William P. Reynolds letter to John Rice Reynolds

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In this letter to his brother, William Reynolds gives advice for his studies, and tells of the search for gold in California.

mssHM 4157

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W. P. Reynolds tract map of Rancho San Isidro, land owned by Michael White

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This is a hand drawn map, surveyed by William P. Reynolds, of Rancho San Isidro, the land owned by Michael White, now in San Marino, California. With the map is an exhibit label for the map; it was exhibited at the Tenth Anniversary of the San Marino Historical Society.

mssHM 82551

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Baker, J. S.(?) Letter to [Howard Reynolds]

Manuscripts

The majority of this collection is made up of letters by Howard Reynolds to Alice Reeves Reynolds both before and after their marriage in 1903 (1894-1921), although there is half of a box of letters by Alice to Howard (1901-1911). In these letters, one can follow their courtship and marriage. Howard often talks about his business and his travels (especially throughout the American west) and Alice talks about her life as a teacher, social events, trips, health, etc.

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W.P. (William P.) Reynolds letters to Edward J. Reynolds

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