Statement from Henry Williams : ms. S, 1887.

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Statement from Henry Williams : ms. S, 1887.

Concerning his arrival at San Francisco via Cape Horn in 1849; gold mining to 1857; business enterprises in San Francisco from 1857.

Originals : 8 p. ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (8 exposures) : negative (Rich. 97:10) and positive.

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