J. Ross Browne papers, circa 1840-1875.

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J. Ross Browne papers, circa 1840-1875.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/81540733

Includes letters written to his wife and family describing his voyage to California in 1849 and his work as official reporter for the state constitutional convention, and some addressed to his publishers and business associates; letters to him, some as government agent and as minister to China; journal of his 1842 whaling cruise; manuscripts and printed copies of some of his writings, including those regarding his diplomatic career in China; miscellaneous papers regarding government appointments, land holdings, royalties, etc.; papers regarding his service as minister to China, 1868-1869. Also included: papers of his wife, Lucy, his son, Spencer, and his daughter-in-law, Lucy, including material on China; and papers of his grandson, Spencer C. Browne, Jr., and his wife, Lina Fergusson Browne.

3 boxes, 5 cartons, 6 oversize folders (5.5 linear ft.).Microfilm of portions of collection: 2 microfilm reels : negative and positive.

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Browne, Lucy Mitchell, 1826-1898.

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Browne, Lucy Croghan, 1849?-1934.

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Online Archive of California

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Browne, Spencer Cochrane, 1845-1896.

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Browne, J. Ross (John Ross), 1821-1875

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American author, journalist, and government official. From the description of J. Ross Browne papers, circa 1840-1875. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 81540733 Irish-American traveler and author. From the description of Letter to Harper & Brothers, 1853 March 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 52128935 John Ross Browne was born in Beggar's Bush, Ireland, on February 11, 1821. After moving to the United States h...

Browne, Lina Fergusson

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