Correspondence from William Jackson Westerfield to George H. Densmore
Scope and Contents
Letters from Westerfield in Battle Mountain, Nevada to George H. Densmore proposing the establishment of a newspaper in Battle Mountain to promote the proposed Austin Railroad between Battle Mountain and Austin, and politicking in the Nevada election of 1879, hinting that he would accept the position of private secretary to Governor Bradley.
Dates
- 1870-1871
Creator
- Westerfield, William Jackson (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
William Jackson Westerfield was a Nevada newspaper publisher, legislator and State Treasurer.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet (7 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
William Jackson Westerfieldwas a Nevada newspaper publisher, legislator and State Treasurer. Collection contains letters from Westerfield in Battle Mountain, Nevada to George H. Densmore proposing the establishment of a newspaper in Battle Mountain to promote the proposed Austin Railroad between Battle Mountain and Austin, and politicking in the Nevada election of 1879, hinting that he would accept the position of private secretary to Governor Bradley.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Correspondence,Talisman Press, Georgetown, California, Purchase. NC144
Creator
- Westerfield, William Jackson (Person)
- Title
- Correspondence from William Jackson Westerfield to George H. Densmore
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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