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William P. Reynolds letter to Edward J. Reynolds
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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
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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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W.P. (William P.) Reynolds letters to Edward J. Reynolds
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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."
mssHM 4210-4211
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William Hobart Hare letter to Edward Abbott
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Letter from William Hobart Hare in Boston, probably written to Edward Abbott. Hare, who was traveling from New York with his brother-in-law, writes that he may not arrive in Cambridge until just before a planned meeting. He also writes that he would be glad to stay with Abbott after the meeting. Includes a printed photograph of Hare.
mssHM 29237
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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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George P. Becker letter to William S. Becker
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In this letter to his brother William, George Becker gives a description of San Francisco and of his experiences since arriving. Of the city, he writes, "I do not like the place; never did, in preference to any other, and hope one of these days to be able to leave it." He calls California a place of "madness", saying that "it seems there are more cases of lunacy in this state than any two large states of the atlantic seaboard."
mssHM 16391