Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890; Collecteana files
A short pamphlet advertising the book of the same name by Ernest Wiltsee. The main focus of the book is the "California activities of John Charles Frémont" and resultant "unending controversy" that Wiltsee hopes to clear up.
Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1848; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Letters
Astor is writing in response to a request for ships to be built for Daschkoff. The requested boats would be nearly impossible for Astor and the other requests seemed too difficult as well. The boat was to go to Russia, carrying the General. A...