Letters and receipts pertaining to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire : ALS and TLS, 1906 May 10-Oct. 30.

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Letters and receipts pertaining to the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire : ALS and TLS, 1906 May 10-Oct. 30.

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Consists of a handwritten letter (3 p.) from Naval and Marine Corps officers expressing gratitude to Mrs. Martin for the use of her home as a command post during the fire; a letter and receipt from the San Francisco Relief and Red Cross Funds, signed by James D. Phelan, Chairman, along with a receipt from their Finance Committee, thanking Martin for her contribution of $5000; and a handwritten copy of her check.

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California historical society

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California historical society

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