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Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918 California herald. [(December 26, 1848)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.260 Author/Creator: Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 26 December 1848 Pagination: 4 p. : newspaper ; 58.2 x 39.8 cm. Order a Copy

Large map on front titled "Gold and Quicksilver District of California." Articles discuss California's gold supply, Americans' excitement about the gold supply, and migration of workers to California. Includes "song of the gold digger" on second page.

Bennett, James Gordon, 1841-1918

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