William Salter Baker bill of sale , 1850 August 20

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baker, William Salter
Title
William Salter Baker bill of sale
Dates
1850 August 20
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 folder
Collection Number
CA 1850 Aug 20
Summary
The collection consists of a bill of sale transferring half-ownership of the "Brig. Anna & Maime" from William Salter Baker to Orville Risley for the amount of $4,000.00.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of a bill of sale transferring half-ownership of the "Brig. Anna & Maime" from William Salter Baker to Orville Risley for the amount of $4,000.00. Within the note, Baker describes the dimensions of the ship and its prominent features.

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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Pioneers--Oregon
  • Shipowners--Oregon
  • Shipping--Oregon Territory

Personal Names

  • Risley, Orville

Corporate Names

  • Anna & Maime (Brig)

Form or Genre Terms

  • Bills of sale