John Wilson papers, 1840-1897.

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John Wilson papers, 1840-1897.

Correspondence and documents relating to Wilson's activities as U.S. Indian Agent, Naval Agent and lawyer. Mainly concerning land claims and Whig politics. Diary of visit to silver mines in Chihuahua, 1864, and some miscellaneous papers of Wakeman and Cooper families also included.

Originals: 4 boxes, 1 oversize folder.Proclamation of William B. Ide, 1846, June 15 : 2 copy negatives.Letter of Jefferson Davis, 1850 Dec. 5 : partial microfilm reel : positive.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7164762

UC Berkeley Libraries

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Whig Party (U.S.)

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Cooper family.

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Wilson, John Park, 1790-1871

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"John Wilson: Indian Agent, Great Salt Lake, California, Dec. 22, 1849. From the description of Report of his difficulties with Capt. R.M. Morris of his escort : ms. : and related material, 1849 Dec 22 - 26. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 122393362 ...

Online Archive of California

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Wakeman family.

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