William Chapman Ralston correspondence, 1864-1875.

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William Chapman Ralston correspondence, 1864-1875.

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Fragmentary collection. Primarily letters addressed to Ralston, reflecting his banking career, his various business interests, his association with the Oriental Bank Corporation of London, social engagements, requests to him for financial aid and help in securing employment, etc. Letters from Charles E. DeLong and Charles M. Fauntleroy relate to his interests in Japan. Copies of some letters written by Ralston also included. Also in the collection: miscellaneous accounts, promissory notes, receipts, etc. for Garrison, Fretz & Company, 1850-1854.

8 boxes (3.2 linear ft.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7083565

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Bank of California

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The Bank of California, in San Francisco, was founded in 1864 by William C. Ralston and Darius O. Mills. From the description of Letter of credit : for Cabbel H. Maddox, 1874 Apr. 7. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122544516 ...

Garrison, Fretz & Company.

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Ralston, William Chapman, 1826-1875

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William Chapman Ralston, San Francisco businessman and financier, was born in Plymouth, Ohio, in 1826. He arrived in San Francisco in 1854, and ten years later, when he organized the Bank of California, he became one of the most important and powerful men in California. He died in San Francisco in 1875. From the description of Letter of William Chapman Ralston, 1865, Sep. 9. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122383437 William ...

Fauntleroy, Charles M.

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Lt. Commander, C.S. Navy. From the description of Letter, 1863 Sept. 10, Shreveport, to John J. McPherson, Richmond. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 172984449 ...

Oriental Bank Corporation of London.

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DeLong, Charles E.

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Online Archive of California

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