Shipping record [archives/manuscripts], Oct 29, 1874-Aug 6, 1877.

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Shipping record [archives/manuscripts], Oct 29, 1874-Aug 6, 1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123081879

Entries include: Date, carrier number, shipper, consignee, description of goods, weight, freight charges.

1 ledger : 49 pages of entries; 43 x 36 cm.

Monterey Public Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6811227

Monterey Public Library

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Abbott, Carlisle S., 1828-1919

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Jacks, David, 1822-1909

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David Jacks, born in Scotland in 1822, came to the United States in 1841. He arrived in San Francisco, California in April 1849 and became a U.S. citizen that December. In 1851 he moved to Monterey, California and began a lifelong career in property acquisition and management. Jacks was involved in the development and growth of Monterey County and was active in the field of education. From the description of David Jacks papers, 1845-1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122510418 ...

Monterey & Salinas Valley Rail Road Company

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On February 26, 1874, a group of businessmen incorporated the Monterey & Salinas Valley Rail Road, with Carlisle Abbott as president and David Jacks, chief financier, as treasurer. Construction of the railroad commenced with 140 workers, including Chinese workers, and was completed in September 1874. On October 23, 1874, the first train rolled on the first narrow gauge rail operated in California. By the end of 1874, 6,000 tons of grain had been transported to Monterey for shipping. After dr...