J. Carlton letter : Coloma, Calif., to Henry : photocopy of ALS, 1853 Feb. 24.

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J. Carlton letter : Coloma, Calif., to Henry : photocopy of ALS, 1853 Feb. 24.

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Letter to Carlton's son, describing his sea voyage from New York to San Francisco via Panama; then on through Sacramento to gold mining country. Carlton writes from the south fork of the American river. Includes brief descriptions of Havana, Panama, and Calif. weather, countryside, and wildlife.

4 leaves.

California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6697230

California historical society

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Carlton, Henry Hull, 1835-1905

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Henry Hull Carlton (1834-1905), Confederate Captain, Georgia's Troup Artillery. Troup Artillery was originally attached to the 2nd Georgia Infantry; afterwards to Company A, Cobb's Brigade; finally to Captain M. Stanley's Independent Company Georgia Artillery. From the description of Henry H. Carlton notebook, [ca. 1860-188-]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38478272 ...

Carlton, John, 1809-1898?

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Calif. gold miner. From the description of J. Carlton letter : Coloma, Calif., to Henry : photocopy of ALS, 1853 Feb. 24. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122381675 ...