Political notes relating to California [chiefly concerning the Broderick duel and politics of the 1860's] : ms.

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Political notes relating to California [chiefly concerning the Broderick duel and politics of the 1860's] : ms.

Originals : 73 leaves.Copies : partial microfilm reel (26 exposures) : negative (Rich. 93:6) and positive.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8331990

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Broderick, David C. (David Colbreth), 1820-1859

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U.S. Senator from Calif., 1857-1859. From the description of David C. Broderick passport and letters testamentary : DS, 1849-1860. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122563619 ...

Colton, David Douty, 1832-1878

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Biographical/Historical note Colton was born the son of Isaac W. Colton and Abigail Douty in Monson, ME on July 17, 1831. His family went West when he was 5, and finally endedup in Galesburg, IL. At 17 he began teaching in the neighboring town of Berlin. By 1850 Colton was engaged to Ellen M. White. Their betrothal was contingent upon him finding wealth and success in California, and he moved to Sacramento in July. His mining career was cut s...