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Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

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Title Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

Creator Oxley, Thomas Jefferson, d. 1857

Date 1850-1853

Language English

Place California, California--Columbia

Subjects Pioneers, Physicians

Summary Oxley's letters to his family describe his overland journey to California, his difficulties and delights of living in California and the details of operating a medical practice, particularly in Columbia, California.

Biographical/Historical Note Thomas J. Oxley, after 1855, became heavily involved in California politics. He was a Whig and later a Know-nothing leader and a member of the state legislature. In 1857, he joined Henry A. Crabb in the ill-fated filibustering expedition into Sonora as surgeon-general. He was among those who lost their lives before the Mexican firing squads at Caborca.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (1 box)

Format Correspondence, Sources

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 3151

BibID 991574448805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Filename 157444_GR_3151

Unique Identifier NL112YBM

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