Recollections of Gustavus C. Pearson a California 49'er : ms., 1880.

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Recollections of Gustavus C. Pearson a California 49'er : ms., 1880.

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Concerning his journey overland to California via Death Valley and Tejon Pass, 1849; gold mining in Mariposa County; his trip to Yosemite Valley, 1855.

Originals : 5 leaves ; 31 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (7 exposures) : negative (Rich. 93:3) and positive.

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