George W. Cassidy Letter to C. C. (Billy) Cassidy

 Collection
Identifier: 89-66

Scope and Contents

Letter to G. W.'s brother C. C. (Billy) Cassidy at Dutch Flat, California, regarding his travels; news of acquaintances; and about Bart Powell's sister, now in Austin, Nevada, who was banished from Missouri for the treasonable act of conveying "Rebel dispatches." Cassidy expresses his strong southern sympathies/anti-abolitionist feelings.

Dates

  • November 6, 1863

Creator

Restrictions

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Biographical Note

George W. Cassidy was a miner in Nevada Territory.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letter to G. W.'s brother C. C. (Billy) Cassidy at Dutch Flat, California, regarding his travels; news of acquaintances; and about Bart Powell's sister, now in Austin, Nevada, who was banished from Missouri for the treasonable act of conveying "Rebel dispatches."

Arrangement

Arranged without hierarchy.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Correspondence, Mitch's Archives, Menlo Park, CA, Purchase, 08/07/89, 89-66

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
George W. Cassidy Letter to C. C. (Billy) Cassidy
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. Special Collections Department Repository

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