John McHenry Hollingsworth diary : ms, 1846-1849.

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John McHenry Hollingsworth diary : ms, 1846-1849.

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Leatherbound diary with entries describing Hollingsworth's voyage to Calif. aboard the ship Susan Drew, as part of Stevenson's New York Volunteers; the arrival of the regiment in 1847; military movements and activities; incidents of daily life; and Hollingsworth's experiences in the gold mines following his discharge after the Mexican War. Includes pencil and watercolor sketches by Hollingsworth, made during the voyage and while in Calif., and newspaper clippings throughout.

3 v. in slipcase.

California historical society

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SNAC Resource ID: 6768890

California historical society

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Hollingsworth, John McHenry, 1823-1889

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Born in Baltimore, Hollingsworth was mustered into service, Aug. 31, 1846, as part of the Stevenson's New York Volunteers. He sailed aboard the ship Susan Drew, one of the three ships carrying the regiment, arriving in San Francisco Bay on Mar. 22, 1847. Upon its arrival in Calif., the regiment was divided up and Hollingsworth was transferred to Monterey and subsequently to Los Angeles, where he served until mustered out of service on Sept. 18, 1848. From the description of John McHe...

Crocker, Templeton, 1884-1948

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Chronologies 1884 September 2 Charles Templeton Crocker is born in San Francisco, California. 1888 August 14 Charles Crocker (Templeton Crocker's grandfather and one of the "big four" who built the Central Pacific Railroad) dies. 1898 ...

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 2nd (1846-1848)

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Susan Drew (Ship)

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