Letters, 1850-1855.

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Letters, 1850-1855.

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ALS's written to Best's brother which describe Chimney Rock, Nebraska and experiences with buffalo. Most of the remaining letters are to Best's wife, Ann, and their children telling of his life and work in Sacramento and Petaluma, California as a rancher and bricklayer. Also includes an example of a Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book and an 1850 November 5 letter from Augustus Best to A. Jackson Best.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6734435

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Best, A. Jackson.

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Overland traveler from Wellsville, Columbiana County, Ohio; settler of California. From the description of Letters, 1850-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122494440 Bricklayer, plasterer, California miner, and farmer. From the description of Papers, 1852-1862. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 36935401 ...

Best, Anne.

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Best, Augustus.

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McGillivary, John.

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