James L. Sperry papers, [ca. 1852-1899].

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James L. Sperry papers, [ca. 1852-1899].

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Three letters written by Sperry, including an 1852 letter describing his trip across the Isthmus of Panama; letters addressed to him and to his family from Asa Gray, William H. Holmes, John J. Hay and others; deeds and miscellaneous documents relating to land in Calaveras County; papers relating to Calaveras Big Trees Grove and to the Calaveras Grove Hotel; papers relating to a law suit involving the hotel, ca. 1871-1879; miscellaneous accounts, receipts, etc.

1 box, 1 oversize folder and 1 oversize volume.

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Gray, Asa, 1810-1888

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Sperry, James Willard

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Calaveras Grove Hotel.

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Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933

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Hay, John J.

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