Alcaldes; Elections; Dimmish, K. H.; Political conventions
Public notice and sample ballot, in both English and Spanish, for August election of five delegates for the convention at Monterey. Signed July 4, 1849 by K. H. Dimmish, Alcalde, Pueblo de San Jose.
Reid, Bernard J. (Bernard Joseph), 1823-1904; People; Letters; La Due, P. A.;
This is a letter of introduction from P. A. La Due to his brother J. D. B. La Due. P.A. introduces his friend Bernard J. Reid to his brother. La Due's brother lives in California, where Reid is traveling.
Reid, Bernard J. (Bernard Joseph), 1823-1904; Letters; People; Reid, James;
A letter from James Reid to his brother Bernard J. Reid. Bernard had recently left for California, and James misses him. James reminds Bernard to turn to Religion in all times of need.
Captain J. H. Adams was born in Edwardsville, Illinois, on June 13, 1820. and was a Captain in the Mexican American War. He arrived in Hangtown for gold on August 1, 1849. He then arrived in Santa Clara County in August 1853 and became sheriff in...
Belden, Josiah; Mayors; People; Portraits; San Jose (Calif.)--History
Pioneer of 1841. Josiah Belden (1815-1892) was the first Mayor of San Jose. Born May 4, 1815 in upper Middletown, Conn. Married Sarah Jones on Feb. 1, 1849. Died April 23, 1892.
