Autobiography and Reminiscence of Edward English Chever : "49" Song of "Oh California that's the land for me", San Francisco, 1901.

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Autobiography and Reminiscence of Edward English Chever : "49" Song of "Oh California that's the land for me", San Francisco, 1901.

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Autobiographies and Reminiscences of California Pioneers, p. 1-5, Vol. 4. This is a typed transcript of the member's autobiographical reminiscence created as an institutional record for the Society of California Pioneers. This reminiscence contains a transcript of a letter received by Mr. Chever from Gilbert L. Streeter regarding the origins of a song titled, "Oh California, that's the place for me". Mr. Chever provides an introduction to the letter. An addendum is also written by Chever claiming confidence in the statements of Mr. Streeter. Lyrics to the song are included.

[5] p. ; 35 x 21 cm.

The Society of California Pioneers - Alice Phelan Sullivan Library

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Chever, Edward English, 1828-1905.

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Edward E. Chever sailed on the first vessel to leave Boston for the gold regions of California, the "Saltillo". It left Boston on December 27th, 1848. When the "Saltillo" reached the Straits of Magellan Mr. Chever boarded the "Sea Witch" from New York and completed his journey to California on board that ship. He arrived in San Francisco on June 15th, 1849. After five days in San Francisco Chever sailed on the "Sea Witch" to Sacramento. He then visited Sutter's Fort and Yuba City. He also went t...