Francis W. Page diary and correspondence, 1851-1857.

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Francis W. Page diary and correspondence, 1851-1857.

Small, leatherbound diary (45 p.) kept by Page during California's financial panic of 1855, discussing the legal struggle of Page, Bacon & Co., with frequent mention of Henry H. Haight, a partner whom Page blames for the company's troubles; together with a small amount of correspondence (1851-1857), and a check and a bank draft from Page, Bacon & Co. (1854). Correspondence includes a few letters from John W. Carrington to his brother, Bob.

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6834187

California historical society

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Haight, Henry H., 1825-1878

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Henry Huntley Haight, California governor, was born in New York and graduated from Yale University in 1844. Haight moved to San Francisco, CA, and practiced law there until he was elected governor of California in 1867. After losing his bid for reelection in 1871, Haight returned to private practice until his death. From the description of Papers of Henry H. Haight, 1846-1885. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122564566 ...

Page, Francis W.

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Page was a prominent San Francisco banker, of the banking house Page, Bacon & Co. From the description of Francis W. Page diary and correspondence, 1851-1857. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 145416042 ...

Page, Bacon & Co.

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