THOMAS TEMPLE'S TRANSCRIPTION OF A LETTER FROM MANUEL ALVAREZ TO THE GOVERNOR OF ALTA CALIFORNIA

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THOMAS TEMPLE'S TRANSCRIPTION OF A LETTER FROM MANUEL ALVAREZ TO THE GOVERNOR OF ALTA CALIFORNIA

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96.35.1.171

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THOMAS TEMPLE'S TRANSCRIPTION OF A LETTER FROM MANUEL ALVAREZ TO THE GOVERNOR OF ALTA CALIFORNIA Document: Two pages, one typed and the other handwritten, of Thomas Temple's transcription of a letter from Manuel Alvarez, United States consul in New Mexico, to the governor of Alta California [Juan B. Alvarado], 11 August 1841. The letter concerned the introduction of John Rowland and his intended residency in California. Alvarez stated the reasons of Rowland's visit as selling merchandise as well as investigating the suitability of relocating in California. The documents are in fair condition with folds, creases, and discoloration. From the Thomas Temple Collection, donated by Ruth Ann Michaelis. None

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