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Bullock, R.R., fl. 1851 to his wife and children

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06574 Author/Creator: Bullock, R.R., fl. 1851 Place Written: Dry Creek, California Type: Autograph manuscript signed Date: 17 October to 27 October 1851 Pagination: 11 p. ; Height: 12.5 cm, Width: 7.7 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his family discussing camp life as a miner and describes his health. Written in Gregory's Express Pocket Letter Book. Includes envelope from 1937. Inside covers include a calendar and an advertisement for Gregory's Express.

Bullock, R.R., fl. 1851

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