Benjamin Randall dictation and biographical sketch., 1886.

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Benjamin Randall dictation and biographical sketch., 1886.

Dictation, recorded for H.H. Bancroft, concerns his voyage to San Francisco via Cape Horn in 1850; mining and ranching; and experiences as merchant at Knights Ferry from 1865. (2 l.). Biographical sketch based on dictation, in handwriting of Alfred Bates. (1 l.).

Originals : 1 portfolio.Copies : partial microfilm reel (4 exposures) : negative (Rich. 404:3) and positive.

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