John W. Farren papers, 1843-1877.

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John W. Farren papers, 1843-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122544630

Bound vol. (132 p.) serving successively as a daybook for Farren's Boston mercantile transactions, a logbook/diary recording his voyage to San Francisco aboard the ship Reindeer (Dec. 1849-Apr. 1850), and an account book containing scattered entries during his early employment in San Francisco (1850-1852); together with a certificate of membership in California Engine Co. No. 4 (July 1853), a bank note issued by Adams & Co. (Jan. 1855), a letter to Farren from members of Engine Co. No. 4 (May 1866), and a stock certificate (1877).

2 folders (0.2 linear ft.)

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California historical society

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Reindeer (Ship : 1853-1855)

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Trading and passenger vessel, out of Hudson, N.Y., mastered by Obed R. Bunker. From the description of Log/journal, 1853 May 10-1854 July 29. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71012948 Trading vessel, out of Nantucket, Mass., mastered by Obed R. Bunker. From the description of Accounts, 1853-1855. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71013942 ...

Farren, John W. (John Wilmot), d. 1896.

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Farren was a Boston merchant who arrived in San Francisco in 1850, where he worked as a wheelwright, carpenter, and wagonmaker. He served as a member of the San Francisco Fire Dept., Engine Co. No. 4. From the description of John W. Farren papers, 1843-1877. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122544630 ...