Stanford, Leland, 1824-1893
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1824 - 1893
biographical statement
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John Eastham letter to Leland Stanford
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233287496]
Identifier: Vault MSS 221
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 16 Feb. 1869, and addressed to Leland Stanford. Eastham writes concerning his qualifications as an engineer. The item was probably forwarded to Brigham Young, second president of the Mormon Church, because it was found among his papers.
Dates:
1869 February 16
Leland Stanford letter
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292322]
Identifier: Vault MSS 575
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter written from San Francisco on April 12, 1862 and addressed to Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869), Secretary of War for the United States. Stanford is concerned for the defense of California in the Civil War. He requests that federal arms be turned over to the California militia to make a more effective force. He also describes the condition of the defenses of California.
Dates:
1862 April 12