James Wilson Marshall account of the gold discovery at Coloma in 1848, circa 1852. ca. 1852.

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James Wilson Marshall account of the gold discovery at Coloma in 1848, circa 1852. ca. 1852.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/314435827

A letter addressed to the editors of the Times and Transcript newspaper, this is thought to be the earliest handwritten account of the discovery of gold, dictated by Marshall, though probably not in his hand.

1 item (1 leaf, folded) ; 32 cm.

San Francisco Public Library, Main Library

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San Francisco Public Library, Main Library

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Marshall, James Wilson, 1810-1885

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California Pioneer. Arrived in California in 1845. He selected site for Sutter's Mill at Coloma in May, 1847, and served as superintendent. Marshall discovered gold at Coloma January 24, 1848. From the description of James Wilson Marshall collection, 1885-1888. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58744653 Discoverer of gold in California (1848). Marshall worked for Capt. John Sutter at time of discovery. Lost lands during subsequent Gold Rush and spent remainder ...