Dr. Washington Ayer Papers 1853-1897

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Dr. Washington Ayer Papers 1853-1897

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The Dr. Washington Ayer papers include two handwritten letters, one from 1853, the other undated. The first discusses his daily life, in very flowery language, and then goes on to talk about his spiritual life. The second letter seems to be notes for a eulogy at a banquet. There is a typescript of the Society of California Pioneers' Record for Ayer, which gives biographical information on him, plus a handwritten Addendum to that typescript, by Ayer, adding information on his biography. There is also an undated, un identified newspaper obituary of Ayer.

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