Baxter, Thompson (fl. 1849-1854) [California Gold Rush archive][Decimalized .01- .25]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09234 Author/Creator: Baxter, Thompson (fl. 1849-1854) Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 1849-1854 Pagination: 16 items Order a Copy
Documents the activities of Thompson Baxter of Quincey, Massachusetts, and his store in Stockton, California. Includes letters to and from his wife, printed cartoon panel ("This is a true Picture of Callifornia I have seen it And experienced it myself T. Baxter"), bank drafts illustrated with Gold Rush scenes, and Baxter's descriptive business ledger, dating from June 1850 through October 1852.
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