James S. Lawson autobiography ... : San Francisco : ms., 1879.

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James S. Lawson autobiography ... : San Francisco : ms., 1879.

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With covering letter, Mar. 7, 1879, to H.H. Bancroft tipped in. Relating to his work with the U.S. Coast Survey under George Davidson in California, Arizona, and Washington, 1850-1878. Letter, June 2, 1880, to Bancroft, concerning Lt. W.P. McArthur's seizure of the British ship, Albion, in 1850, pasted at end.

Originals : 142 leaves ; 31 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (150 exposures) : negative (Rich. 105:11) and positive.

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McArthur, William P., d. 1850.

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