Richard C. Harrison diary

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Diary

Diary with sums and some notes

Collection area: Arizona and Southwest

Collection dates: 1850-1853

About this collection

Photocopy of holograph diary. Brief daily entries relate Richard Harrison's travels in California, and prospecting in the gold fields, 1850-1853. Includes his personal financial records, and a copy of his last will and testament.

Location of original diary unknown.

Historical background

Prospector.

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