Andrew Bell Forbes dictation and biographical sketch, 1886.

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Andrew Bell Forbes dictation and biographical sketch, 1886.

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Dictation, recorded for H.H. Bancroft, concerns his voyage to San Francisco via Panama in 1849, and business activities including work as agent for Pacific Mail Steamship Co. (13 l.). Biographical sketch based on dictation, in handwriting of Thomas Savage. (3 l.).

Originals : 1 portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (10 exposures) : negative (Rich. 93:5) and positive.

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Savage, Thomas, 1823-

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Pacific Mail Steamship Company

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The Pacific Mail Steamship Company was incorporated in 1848 to engage in the steamship business after receiving a contract from the U.S. government to provide mail service between Panama and the Oregon coast. The organizer and first president of the company was William H. Aspinwall. The company prospered, expanded its fleet, and began service to the Orient in 1867. By the mid-1880s they were sailing to 47 ports across the Pacific Ocean, including ports in Central America and Mexico. T...

Bancroft, Hubert Howe, 1832-1918

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