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Henry Perry letters, 1849-1850

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Title Henry Perry letters, 1849-1850

Creator Perry, Henry

Date 1849-1850

Place Connecticut--Bridgeport, Northern California, United States

Subjects Brothers and sisters, Clerks, Families, Frontier and pioneer life, Gold mines and mining

Summary Letters (Jan. 24, 1849-May 28, 1850) written from New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Valparaiso, San Francisco, and Sacramento by Henry Perry to his Bridgeport family (parents Mr. and Mrs. David Perry, sister Emmeline, and brothers Alf, Tom, and Frederick), regarding his experiences en route to San Francisco, his return voyage from Hawaii, and economic and living conditions in gold rush San Francisco and Sacramento. Of particular interest are accounts of robberies in Sacramento, and pen drawings of miner attire, accommodations, and implements. Also news of family acquaintances in California and requests for newspapers and news of family and friends in Connecticut.

Biographical/Historical Note Bridgeport, Conn., native and California gold rush participant. Perry embarked from New York City on Feb. 25, 1849, sailed around Cape Horn, with stops in South America at Rio de Janeiro and Valparaiso, and arrived in San Francisco during August or early September. With Egbert Wiltsie, Perry soon sailed to Hawaii to sell a stock of goods, and returned to San Francisco in March, 1850. By May he was clerking at the firm of Harney and Wiltsie in Sacramento and had also set up a provision store with a partner, Billy B.

Extent 0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

Format Correspondence, Manuscripts, Travel literature

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Collection, Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection

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BibID 145563

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Unique Identifier NL11ORJE

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