Early California (1844) Letter To Wm. Alex Leidesdorf
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Offered is a letter to Captain (William) Alexander Leidesdorf from his Aunt Pauline Petersen on August 17, 1844. Mr Leidesdorf was one of the earliest Black settlers in California and very influencial in it's history (see below for bio). The letter is in Dutch and concerns family matters. It measures 8.25" X 10.5" and a full english translation accompanies the letter. Returns will be accepted within 7 days. Personal checks must clear before shipping. William Alexander Leidesdorff was born in 1810 in the Virgin Islands. He traveled frequently between New York and New Orleans, and acted as the master of the ship owned by the family. He managed the schooner the Julia Anna. Occasionally his trips also took him to the Pacific, and he frequented California while t In 1843, he acquired land in Sand Francisco, and a year later became a citizen of Mexico in order to acquire a 35,000 ranch that was still under Spanish dominated California. Although he was granted Mexican citizenship, he was also given a position as Vice Consul. He also continued to purchase land, and in 1846, was given land on the corner of California and what later became known as Leisdorff Street. In his lifetime, Leisdorff was one of San Francisco's prominent businessmen. He served on the City council, he was treasurer and member of the School committee, and spoke several
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