Dictation from Thomas Edmund Ketchum : ms., [ca. 1887].

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Dictation from Thomas Edmund Ketchum : ms., [ca. 1887].

Describes his Mexican War service and arrival in California in 1848; mining and business activities to 1861; Civil War service; ranch near Stockton from 1864.

Originals : 9 leaves ; 33 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel : negative (Rich. 93:8) and positive.

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