Newberry Library - Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

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User-Contributed Transcription ColumbiaSept 12th 1853Dear Uncle,The mail will close in a very few minutes, and I only have time to write a few lines. The matter mentioned in your Note has long since been settled in my mind, for I resolved when I came to Cala never to return home, unless I could add to instead of diminish mothers worldly comforts, to that end, all my efforts have been directed, and will continue to be as long as I have no one depending upon me, and that will in all probability be a good while, as I have no unfinished affairs of the heart, on hand, at present, nor dont expect to have for some time to come. As it regards our portion of the Property bequeathed to us, by our Sister. It was understood by mutual consent between Jack & Frank and myself, that it should never be touched during mothers lifetime unless it were to place it in a condition

Open book Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

Title Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

Date 1850-1853

Subjects Physicians, Pioneers

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

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 2707

BibID 157444

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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File Created 07/30/2012

Filename 157444_GR_3151_0001.TIF

Unique Identifier NL1V6JG

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