Manuscripts
This collection consists of letters and documents related to the life and interests of Henry H. Markham. These papers deal mainly with the politics of the late 1800s, but include many from his files, dealing with mining and his other business interests. Subjects include: political trends in California, the California gubernatorial campaign of 1890, the 1896 election of President McKinley, and mining in California and Arizona (including some deeds of mining claims and reports). Persons represented in the collection include: Charles Frederick Holder (6 pieces), Henry Harrison Markham (84 pieces), Harrison Gray Otis (20 pieces) and Lorenzo Sawyer (1 piece). Some notable items include:
Davis, John F. Letters concerning presidential election of 1896. April 2 - Nov. 5, 1896.
Dougherty, O. R. Letter to Markham concerning possible change in location of Pasadena Post Office. Dec. 9, 1885.
Fording, T. J. Letter regarding the silver question. Jan. 11, 1886.
Jones, John W. Letter to H. H. Markham commenting on and enclosing a clipping relating to the part Senator Stanford took in the California campaign of 1890. Nov. 10, 1890.
Otis, Harrison Gray. Letters to H. H. Markham relating to political conditions and current affairs. Jan. 6, 1885 to April 13, 1897.
Sawyer, Lorenzo. Letter concerning bill to create U. S. Court known as Southern District of California. Jan 24, 1886.
Smith, George Hugh. Letter also concerning above-mentioned bill. Jan. 14, 1886.
Letters of the following concerning Railroad Strike of 1894.
California. Adjutant-General's Office. Sept. 8, 1894
Dickinson. John H. Aug. 30, 1894
Dimond, William H. Aug. 29, 1894
Sheehan, T. W. Aug. 30, 1894
Smedberg, W. R. c. 1894
Mining matters:
Clancy, William. Dec. 6, 1881 - June 19, 1882. (8 pcs.)
Smith, Gardner H. Jan. 16 - Dec. 23, 1897. (7 pcs.)
Thompson, M. J. Mar. 25 - May 25, 1897. (4 pcs.)
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