Autobiographical account of early days in California : Alameda, Calif., to A.H. Ward, 1891 May 1.

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Autobiographical account of early days in California : Alameda, Calif., to A.H. Ward, 1891 May 1.

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Holograph manuscript in which Crosby recounts his initial journey to California and his participation in developing the state's government. Newspaper scraps affixed to later leaf contain biographical information on E.O. Crosby and list of members of California's 1st Constitutional Convention. Signed by Crosby at end.

[13] p. ; 32 cm.

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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