Glimpses of the past : statement of William Heath Davis : ms., [undated].

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Glimpses of the past : statement of William Heath Davis : ms., [undated].

Recollections of one of the first U.S. citizens to settle in San Diego. Experiences as supercargo and merchant from 1838; observations of manners and customs of Mecicans and foreigners; comments on people and events, and on commerce and agriculture.

Originals : 396 p. ; 34 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (438 exposures) : negative (Rich. 92:17) and positive (2 copies).

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Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909

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Davis was a pioneer merchant and landowner, of Calif. From the description of William Heath Davis papers, 1838-1871. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122499112 American author. From the description of Correspondence, 1896-1901. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480190 From the guide to the William Heath Davis correspondence, 1896-1901, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) California Pioneer. Helped found New San Diego in 1850. ...