George W. Cassidy Letter to C. C. (Billy) Cassidy
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
- Cassidy, George Williams, 1836-1892 (Person)
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
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
Creator
- Cassidy, George Williams, 1836-1892 (Person)
- 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
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