Daniel Dustin letters
Collection
Identifier: MS-1146
MS-1146
Description
The collection contains six letters from Dustin to his brother in Vermont discussing California politics, the political influence in California of the Vigilance Committees, earthquakes, gold mining in California, and his trip across the Panamanian isthmus. Dustin took part in the California gold rush of 1849-1855.
Dates
- 1850 - 1857
Creator
- Dustin, Daniel, 1820-1892 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Daniel Dustin (d.1883). Physician and Gold Miner. Physician and Gold Miner. Letters home to his brother from Panama and California describing travels, gold mining and California politics.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository