ALS, 1861 July 6 : New York, to Trenor W. Park, Bear Valley, Mariposa, California.

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ALS, 1861 July 6 : New York, to Trenor W. Park, Bear Valley, Mariposa, California.

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Fremont writes his mine manager of his appointment as a Major General to command the Western Department. "The northern people are determined to press the war squarely through and appear equally decided to hear of no compromise. They wish to make a strong, short war ..."

2 1/2 p. ; 21 x 13 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890

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John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813 – July 13, 1890) was an American explorer, military officer, and politician. He was a US Senator from California, and in 1856 was the first Republican nominee for President of the United States. A native of Georgia, Frémont acquired male protectors after his father's death, and became proficient in mathematics, science, and surveying. During the 1840s, he led five expeditions into the Western United States and became known as "The Pathfinder". During the...

Park, T. W. (Trenor William), 1823-1882

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Lawyer, political figure, businessman, and philanthropist; b. in Woodford, Vt.; raised in Bennington where operated several businesses; was appointed chairman of U.S. Land Commission, traveled to San Francisco, and practiced law there; returned to Vermont in 1864, also maintaining a residence in New York City; had various business interests in mines and railroads; member of Republican National Committee; later served in the Vermont State Legislature and was trustee of University of Vermont; marr...