Observations on early days in California and New Mexico : Lake Vineyard : ms.S, 1877 Dec.

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Observations on early days in California and New Mexico : Lake Vineyard : ms.S, 1877 Dec.

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Concerning experiences as trapper and trader, mainly out of Santa Fe, 1833-1841; New Mexico affairs; Apache Indians; arrival in California, 1841; land purchase and marriage; expeditions against the Indians; participation in California affairs (pre-conquest, conquest and state). Notes on many fur traders and early California pioneers.

Originals : 113 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (117 exposures) : negative (Rich. 395:5) and positive.

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