Biographical sketches of Irvin and Romeyn B. Ayres, 1886-1890.

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Biographical sketches of Irvin and Romeyn B. Ayres, 1886-1890.

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Contents: dictated statements and answers to questionnaires by Irvin Ayres; biographical sketches of both brothers by Alfred Bates, G.H. Morrison and others; obituary notice for General Romeyn B. Ayres (order no. 70, Headquarters, 2d U.S. Artillery, signed by Eli D. Hoyle, Adjutant). Concerning Irvin Ayres overland journey 1853, bringing horses to California; livery business in Tehama Co.; sutlership at Forts Crook and Bidwell; notes on Indians, including the Modoc War; cattle and horse raising, but chiefly concerning General Romeyn B. Ayres Civil War service.

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