Two ALS dated at Columbia, California, written by Alvah I. Davis to "Wm. B." and "Dear Will," a friend in the East. A letter dated 1854 Nov 11 discusses his plans to return to the East from Oregon via California, his subsequent decision to remain in California following the wreck of the ship Yankee Blade during his passage from San Francisco, and his work as a miner near Columbia. A letter dated 1855 Jan 27-28 describes in detail his experiences during the wreck of the Yankee Blade and discusses his impressions of Columbia and his life as a miner. The letters are accompanied by typed transcripts.
Subject (Geographic):
California--Gold discoveries and Columbia (Calif.)
A scene with a large caduceus at center, with a crown at the top of the staff. The caduceus divides the scene into two portions: to the left, in the upper half, is the University of Pennsylvania's coat of arms, featuring two books and a dolphin on the chief, and a chevron with three roundels beneath. The motto Leges sine moribus vanae surrounds the shield. To the lower left is a woman displaying two rulers and a compass. To the right of the caduceus, in the upper right-hand corner, is the University of Chicago's coat of arms, featuring the motto Crescat scientia; vita excolatur in the chief, and a large phoenix beneath. To the lower right is a woman playing the mandolin.
Subject (Name):
Feinstein, Alvan R., 1925-
Subject (Topic):
Birds, Crown, Physicians, Shells, Snakes, Sword, Wings, and Woman
A caricatured portrait of comedian John Liston, standing before the Theatre Royal. Leaning against a bollard is a placard advertising the play 'Fish out of Water' in which he was starring as 'Sam Savoury'.
Description:
Title etched below image. and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher:
Pubd. Novr. 25th, 1823, by G. Humphrey, 24, St. James's Stt. & 74, New-Bond St., London
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Liston, John, 1776-1846 and Haymarket Theatre (London, England),