Correspondence, 1882 May 19-1885 May 17.

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Correspondence, 1882 May 19-1885 May 17.

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Correspondence covers a period from May 19, 1882 through Aug. 1882 where author describes his army life. Assigned, at first, to Alcatraz Island; then to the St. Helena area where he visited several camps around St. Helena, Clear Lake, Cloverdale; finally, a return to the Presidio. Last two letters are to his wife, between May 3 and May 17 1885, where he describes Santa Cruz area.

14 items ; 25 x 20 cm. or smaller.

California state library

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California state library

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Sawyer, H. C. (Herbert Carleton)

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Physician. Born in 1857 in Maine, author settled in San Francisco with his family. A doctor, author was appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon in the United States Army in 1882. After serving in the Army, practiced medicine in San Francisco through late 1880's and early 1900's. From the description of Correspondence, 1882 May 19-1885 May 17. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58910581 ...

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