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Title Thomas Jefferson Oxley letters, 1850-1853

Date Created 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

Archival Collection Title Everett D. Graff Collection

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

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Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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Call Number VAULT folio Graff 3151

BibID 157444

IIIF Resource Type Manifest

IIIF Resource ID https://collections.newberry.org/IIIF3/Presentation/Manifest/2KXJ8ZP70V42

Filename 157444_GR_3151

Unique identifier NL112YBM

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