John McCrackan letters, 1849-1850.

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John McCrackan letters, 1849-1850.

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Typescripts of letters written by John McCrackan during his journey around Cape Horn aboard the ship "Balance," and after his arrival in San Francisco.

1 manuscript box; 15 1/4 x 11 3/4 x 3 in.

California state library

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California state library

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McCrackan, John L. H.

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John McCrackan was born in New Haven, Connecticut ca. 1821-1823. He may have been educated in Rochester, New York. McCrackan arrived in San Francisco aboard the ship "Balance" on November 24, 1849. Settling in that city, he practiced law, owned property (including the "Balance"), and was active in local Whig, then Independent politics. McCrackan was also a member of the Society of California Pioneers. He left San Francisco on January 16, 1854 for Connecticut and possibly a visit to Scotland, and...