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Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_340. Typed note to O'Shaughnessy from E R Lilienthal arranging a meeting in connection with the "Barstow matter". 3 Oct 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_335. Typed note to O'Shaughnessy from Lilienthal & Co, asking O'Shaughnessy to meet Mr Ach at Los Angeles on 30 Nov. 22 Nov 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_336. Follow up note, confirming request. 23 Nov 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_147. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his mother, writing from Loughill. Updating him on local news, local deaths, marriages, and the size of the farm's herd at present. Wishes he would write at least every 3 months.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_164. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his mother (26/1897, no month given). Notes the low prices for butter and other produce, that her health is not the best in present, but that his father is in his best health in years. Updates on family members James Shaughnessy, Martin Moloney. Reminds him not to forget the photographs he promised.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_129. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from [Maimie], his wife. 4 Apr 1897. She writes from Mill Valley. She enquires after his cold, which the whole family caught from him. Notes "the men are making great progress on the wall". Updates him on stories about the children, all of whom are very young.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_078. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Joseph M Cumming of the Mechanics' Institute (30 Jun 1897). Advising O'Shaughnessy he has been selected as a Juror for the 30th Industrial Exposition that year.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_080. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Joseph M Cumming of the Mechanics' Institute (10 Aug 1897). Thanking him for accepting the invitation, and providing details on the Exhibits he will judge on.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_081. Letter to O'Shaughnessy from Joseph M Cumming of the Mechanics' Institute (1 Nov 1897). Letter thanking O'Shaughnessy for serving as a Juror.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_270. Handwritten note signed Benson (8 Sep 1892). Relating to the spreading of manure on his lot, and a nearby lot available for lease from the School Directors.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_264. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from John Benson writing from San Francisco (24 Sep 1892). Questions the quality of Mr Dennison's teams' work on Block 193, operating under O'Shaughnessy's instructions. Recommends an alternative approach and refers to an enclosed diagram (see Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_267).

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_265. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Benson, writing from Oakville. (17 Nov 1892). Explains his decision not to fence his property on Point Lobos Avenue.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_272. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Benson, undated. Asks him to advise Dennison that Benson does not wish to spend any more money at present in improving the property. Outlines an application to use one of his lots for a Japanese nursery.

See correspondence with Malony in Box 2. (Malony is O'Shaughnessy's cousin***)

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_144. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from J S Molony writing from St Louis (addressed to Mick). 27 Feb 1897. Personal letter, giving update on Bill's(??) San Francisco property, saying the author intends to return to some branch of Engineering, and would be willing to visit O'Shaughnessy in Shasta. He indicates he may be recovering from an illness, and gives bad news about the eldest daughter of Joe Donovan who has recently died. Concludes by saying "the $10,000 damage done by the cyclone is repaired now".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_153. Handwritten letter to [Maisie?], O'Shaughnessy's wife from [Franny]. 28 Jun 1897. Begins "I know that every minute of your time is taken up with the blessed babies". Notes they are preparing their house for rent. The real estate market is proving dull, so they are sticking with teaching for a while. Says she is trying to coax Jack to visit California, and wonders if [Maisie] will let her know Mick's availability.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_160. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (4 Jul 1897). Written from the Alamo Hotel, updating O'Shaughnessy on his travel plans. Fanny/Franny has not accompanied him.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_159. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Malony (10 Jul 1897), writing from San Francisco. Was disappointed to miss O'Shaughnessy who is in Shasta, but talks about the time he spent with O'Shaughnessy's wife (Maime?) and "lovely children. Margaret and Mary have especially captivated me". Talks about his plans for the coming days, and his wish to visit O'Shaughnessy in Mill Valley.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_151. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (18 July 1897). Writing from San Mateo. Gives an update on his current status, with Mr Green and party. Mentions his pleasant time in Mill Valley, and thanks O'Shaughnessy for his offer of pay, but declines "the experience I am getting is better than pay".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_169. Handwritten letter to Mick from [Franny] (27 Aug 1897). Notes that Jack has decided to go back to engineering based on his successful trip to California, "we have decided to give up the academy". Mentions an enclosed letter, but not included.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_154. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Molony (24 Sep 1897), writing from St Louis to say he will be in San Francisco the following week.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_139. Handwritten letter to Mick from [Franny], undated (Monday night). Making arrangements for a visit.

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Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_271. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from George N Adams, writing from the Hotel El Paso de Robles. (26 Dec 1891). Continues a discussion on a road from the East to Port Harford, and mentions a railroad proposition they seem to have previously discussed.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_286. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnesy from Adams (26 Jun 1892). Notes they are awaiting payment for a survey.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_324. Third party letter, handwritten, from A M Hardie to George Adams 28 Jun 1892. Expresses reluctance on the part of his clients, Watson and Tognazzini, to put up more money.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_285. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Adams. The notepaper remains Hotel El Paso de Robles, but also states it to the the office of the Paso Robles Street Railroad, of which Adams is the proprietor. 7 Jul 1892. The subject of the letter is money due for a railroad survey, which Adams has unsuccessfully tried to recoup. Adams also outlines a plan to possibly get a railroad proposal through, and asks for O'Shaughnessy's co-operation.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_282. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Adams (16 Nov 1892). Notes little progress has been made on the railroad proposition.

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Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_022. Letter from Herrold (15 Mar 1897) to O'Shaughnessy, encloses his address in San Jose and times he will be available to telephone call. Expresses hope "you will save the cementing work and anything else that may come in, for me".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_010. Postcard to O'Shaughnessy from George H Herrold [Geo H Herrold], 22 Mar [1897]. Herrold writes from San Jose to advise he will stay put until he hears from O'Shaughnessy.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_030. Letter from Herrold to O'Shaughnessy (22 Apr 1897) from Highland Springs, California. On the subject of expenses for meals during work.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_040. Letter from Herrold to O'Shaughnessy (8 Jun 1897) from San Jose. Advising the Yosemite Commissioners are seeking bids for a topographical survey of the Valley, and that another company will not be bidding.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_041. Letter from Herrold to O'Shaughnessy (21 Jun 1897). On the subject of his bill for the Stockton survey work he did for O'Shaughnessy.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_017. Telegraph to O'Shaughnessy (3 Jul 1897) from the Operator relating to the correct address for Herrold.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_025. Letter from Herrold to O'Shaughnessy (3 Jul 1897), from Riverside California. Acknowledges a letter in relating to the Stockton survey.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_005. Letter from Herrold to O'Shaughnessy (25 Jul 1897), on United States Geological Survey headed paper. Writing from Riverside, California. Updates him on current work, along a rail line from Santa Monica to Riverside, with a map enclosure showing the route. Waiting for an update from O'Shaughnessy on "Stockton business".

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_304. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife (14 Sep 1892). Updating him on day to day life, how much she and 'Babe' miss him, and refers to a disappointing enclosure from Margaret. (Not included???)

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_305. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife (17 Sep 1892). Updating on a recent dinner party, an upcoming wedding, makes arrangements for a wedding gift, personal letter.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_306. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife (19 Sep 1892). There has been a delay with post, and she now realises he has not yet received her previous letters. She advises Margaret is no longer coming to visit, and the reasons why, and writes about how much she misses him, with an update on their daughter.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_307. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife (23 Sep 1892). Gives updates on Toots' vaccinations, Mr Flanagan's wedding, and how much they miss him and hope he doesn't have to travel again so soon. Wonders if her previous correspondence has caught up with him yet.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_303. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife (23 Sep 1892). Personal letter about how naughty Toots has been since her vaccinations, her disinclination to play with dolls, and how much she has grown. Writing from 1823 Ellis Street.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_308. Handwritten note to O'Shaughnessy from his wife, dated 24 Sep [1892]. Note recording a caller who wishes to have a lot surveyed.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_384. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his wife, Mamie, telling about the terrific storm the previous night, and damage in their neighbourhood. 28 Nov 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_326. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his sister Margaret. 19 May 1892. Apologises for not writing sooner and is grateful for the frequent letters she gets from 'Mamie', O'Shaughnessy's wife. Mentions John's marriage to Minnie Liston, and mentions her relationship with 'J H' has fallen through, "he has given up all hopes of father's consent to a connection between us", she mentions her own earlier hesitation with the relationship. She writes of her intention to go to Colorado, and her frustrations with their father. Mentions Michael Moloney is considering contesting a "seat in House and means to stand for W. Clare". Speaks frankly about John's drinking, mentions her bad relationship with Ellie (a sister?) and updates on their other sister, Maria.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_325. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his mother 20 Jun 1892. Updating him on the declining health of his father, and some family debts as well as local news from Loughill.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_346. Handwritten letter from O'Shaughnessy's sister Margaret [Peggy] to let him know she has married Mick [Normile], and of her happiness at the event. Details on the wedding, their sister Ellie's absence, and the marriage settlement. 9 Sep 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_345. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from his sister, Margaret, with details of her trip to London with her new husband, and asking him to draw up a plan for a farm house for them. An update on their brother John, their parents, and asking them to send a picture of little Peggy. 27 Oct 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_214. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Wm P Humphreys, from the office of C S Tilton (8 Feb 1896). Requesting a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_215. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Wm P Humphreys, Engineer in Charge at the office of Charles S Tilton. 20 Feb 1896. Requesting a meeting regarding the Stanford Heights maps.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_213. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Wm P Humphreys, from the offices of C S Tilton. (12 Dec 1896). Requesting a meeting regarding outstanding payment of services delivered by O'Shaughnessy.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_212. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from C S Tilton. (5 Jun 1897). Enquires about how much he owes O'Shaughnessy for a map, and explains the situation surrounding money which is currently tied up.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_206. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from [E J Morsen], from the office of Charles S Tilton, City and County Surveyor, and City Engineer. (3 Nov 1897). Letter of introduction for Mr J Belser, being introduced to O'Shaughnessy

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Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_331. Handwritten note from Kingsley to O'Shaughnessy requesting him to meet him urgently. 2 Jul 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_330. Handwritten note to O'Shaughnessy from Kingsley, requesting a meeting. 8 Jul 1892.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_332. Handwritten letter to O'Shaughnessy from Kingsley (17 Jul 1892), requesting a meeting.

Digital File see p135 --> archive --> OCR --> Box 3 --> Correspondence --> p135_CO_329. Handwritten note to O'Shaughnessy from C H Kingsley, writing from the Golden Gate Livery and Riding Academy. Asking O'Shaughnessy to pay him a visit. 29 Aug 1892.