Letter : Escondido, Calif., to William H. Davis, 1888 Oct. 5.

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Letter : Escondido, Calif., to William H. Davis, 1888 Oct. 5.

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Brannan writes to fellow California pioneer William H. Davis regarding his enthusiasm for Escondido's climate and prospects. He describes his plans to plant an orange orchard, as well as his latest land speculation deals. "I am here for life - the finest place in the State, which is saying Mucho. The finest climate, soil, water and scenery now going."

2 sheets (3 p.) ; 22 x 14 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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Brannan, Sam, 1819-1889

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