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Elisha Whittlesey letter to Sarah Dimmick

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Description: Whittlesey informs Mrs. Dimmick of the death of her husband, Kimball H. Dimmick, in California on the 12th of September, 1861, and that Whittlesey can supply her with the balance of his salary "due to his legal representative" upon her providing the proper paperwork.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1862, March 31.
Call number: mssHM 4255
Creator: Whittlesey, Elisha (1783-1863)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from F.H. Dimmick, 1924.
Dimensions: 25 cm :
Associated people: Dimmick, Sarah,
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Kimball Hale Dimmick letter to Sarah Dimmick

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In this letter to his wife Sarah, Kimball Dimmick is distraught at not getting any word from her. He is poised to quit his California business "at a sacrifice" and return home, for he is quite vexed, thinking that something might be wrong at home. He closes: "I have been in good health but not in good spirits, and do not expect to be until I hear from you." He also mentions he has been chosen to be president of the convention, the only position he is retaining as he prepares to return home. Dated 1849, August 31 and September 1.

mssHM 4013

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Kimball Hale Dimmick letter to Sarah Dimmick

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In this letter to his wife, Kimball Dimmick writes that he is well, despite his loneliness, and he has just gotten over an illness. He also writes of an event where an Indian chief demanded that a dead Indian and his Indian murderer be turned over to them, and when both were given to his care, he and his people dug a grave, threw in both the murderer and his victim, and buried both together, the murderer being alive while they did so.

mssHM 4197

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J.D. Stevenson discharge of Kimball H. Dimmick

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In this brief document, J.D. Stevenson declares that Kimball Hale Dimmick has been honorably discharged from his duties as a captain in the First Regiment of New York Volunteers.

mssHM 4177

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Kimball Hale Dimmick letter to Sarah Dimmick

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Kimball Hale writes to his wife of the port of Rio de Janeiro, and asks how the children are doing. His ship will leave for California in about ten days.

mssHM 4011

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Elisha Oscar Crosby letter to Hiram T. Graves

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Crosby contests his suspension from the Knights Templar for "non payment of dues." He states that he "handed the full amount of fees for initiation, to one of the Sir Knights who attended my preparation and initiation." He defends himself by explaining his financial situation at the time and currently, and by listing his various political contributions in California during his career. He relates that he had to end his political career due to problems with his vision. He hopes that he has provided a sufficient case for reinstatement, and would like to remain in good graces in case his son becomes a Knight Templar one day.

mssHM 21251

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William Whittlesey Abbott letter to Mrs. James F. Whitin

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Abbott wrote this letter from Los Angeles to his aunt in Whitinsville, Massachusetts. In the letter he describes the "hustle and bustle" of downtown Los Angeles, local businesses, agriculture and viticulture, his daily activities, and health reasons. He also has a detailed description of Mission San Gabriel Arcangel in San Gabriel.

mssHM 84025

Elisha Whittlesey letter to Sarah Dimmick

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