Treat, Webster Letter 1885

Collection Number: MC268

Letter by Webster Treat (1827 - ?), fruit, nut, and grapegrower in Yolo and Contra Costa counties in the late 19th century, who had been born in Maine and had moved to California in 1847. Writing to his cousin, Treat spoke of finances and commented on the 1885 Act of Congress, regarding French Spoliation Claims, noting that he was interested in that development, as his grandfather had lost two ships to the French.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1885

Extent

1 letter

Subject

California History

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