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"California Message And Correspondence" Government Printing, 1850

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Location: BRG-Apex

Item #: 241288
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Item Description

"California and New Mexico: Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting information in answer to a resolution of the House of the 31st of December, 1849, on the Subject of California and New Mexico." Published by the Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 1850. A handwritten note in blue pencil from David Gemmell Baillie Sr (1866-1937) reads: "David Gemmell Baillie From Major John B. Hays. One of the books picked from the "litter" or rubbishheap in Col. J.C. Hays's attic at Meadville Pa. *I knew one of the characters in this book: Gen. W. T. Sherman. On page 528 begins the first official account of the discovery of gold in California." The name "J. B. Hays" is seen on the opposite page.

Condition: In generally fair condition with discoloration and wear around the corners of the cover, notably with spots of loss to the spine cover. Scattered foxing and discoloration to pages with minimal paper toning.

Dimensions: 9" H x 6" W x 2 1/4" D

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