Richard Barnes Mason papers, 1847-1848.

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Richard Barnes Mason papers, 1847-1848.

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Circulars and documents generated during Mason's term as military governor of California; letters from Mason describing discovery of gold; methods of mining, effect of mines on California, and problems of government arising after end of war with Mexico; and a few letters to Mason.

Originals: 1 portfolio (27 items) (0.25 linear feet)Copies: partial microfilm reel (29 exposures) : negative (Rich. 804:12) and positive.

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Mason, R. B. (Richard Barnes), 1797-1850

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Richard Barnes Mason, born in Virginia in 1797, was a Colonel in the United States Army when he arrived in 1847 in California to succeed Kearny as military governor. He was made a Brigadier General in 1848, and retained his position as governor until February 1849. He died of cholera in St. Louis in 1850. From the description of Richard Barnes Mason papers, 1847-1848. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26657368 Richard Barnes Mason (1797-1...

California. Governor (1847-1849 : Mason)

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Online Archive of California

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Norris, Thomas W. (Thomas Wayne)

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