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James Williamson, San Jose, California, to John Williamson, Manchester, England, 3 October 1858
Luaigh an doiciméad seo Amharcóir IIIF
Bailiúchán Williamson Letters
Title James Williamson, San Jose, California, to John Williamson, Manchester, England, 3 October 1858
Description Describes his recent visits to San Francisco: once to see the exhibits of farm and other machinery at the Mechanics Fair; the second time, with the San Jose fire department, to march in the great celebratory parade in honor of the completion of the Atlantic Telegraph. Brother William is now ranching in the Pajaro Valley, near Watsonville, in Santa Cruz Co. He (James) is tired of working for others in a "shop, and wants to farm or ranch for himself. Has subscribed to Scientific American for brother Robert at home.
Date 03/10/1858
Date Issued 27/03/2023
Cineál Acmhainne Text
Archival Record Id p155/4/1/1
Publisher University of Galway
Extent 8pp
Topic Williamson Letters
Geographic San Jose (city),Santa Clara (county),California,United States,Manchester,England,United Kingdom
Temporal Nineteenth century,Eighteen fifties
Genre Transcript,Reproduction
Note Title and description by Professor Kerby Miller. Transcript text by PRONI.
Creator / Author Name James Williamson