Francis Hobler papers, 1860-1866.

7 v. (in 2 boxes) (1350 p.)

English

Francis Hobler, secretary of the London Numismatic Society, author of "Records of Roman History," and amateur botanist, travelled to America in 1860. He travelled overland to San Francisco and lived on a sheep ranch with a married brother. In 1863, he returned to England, but soon returned to California.

Francis Hobler's letters to his family and diaries describe people and places encountered en route to California. His writings concern natural history, numismatics, American and European history, the Indian and negro problem in the United States, drought, death of cattle, California mines, the New Jerusalem Church religion, New Englanders, and personal matters. Also included are printed items, home remedies, recipes, three letters from his friend Gottleib Boccius and one letter from his daughter Elley.

June 01, 2002

Francis Hobler Papers. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Francis Hobler Papers. Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Diaries Great Britain.