Author: Bidwell, General John [1819 - 1900]
Title: MEMORIAL EXERCISES For GENERAL JOHN BIDWELL (Died April 4, 1900); Held Under the Direction of the County Officers of Butte County, in the Court - House at Oroville, California May 7, 1900
Description: [Oroville]: Oroville Register Print, 1900. 1st Printing (Rocq 1308). Original publisher's printed purple paper covers, sewn. Now housed in an archival mylar sleeve. Unpaginated, though 32 pp. Half-tone b/w photographic image of Bidwell, p. 3. 8-1/4" x 5-3/8". Modest wear & age-toning, VG+ - Nr Fine. Bidwell was a California pioneer, politician, and soldier. In March 1848, he discovered gold in Butte County, and today is known as the founder of Chico, California.

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