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The
Stormy Life of Major Wm. Gouverneur Morris in California and
Alaska
Albert
Shumate
This
first biography of its kind, The Stormy Life of Major Wm.
Gouverneur Morris in California and Alaska documents the life
of Morris, from his arrival in California in 1855 through
the almost twenty years in which he played an active role
in politics and government in the Golden State. While serving
for the Union during the Civil War, Morris held post in Los
Angeles, Santa Catalina Island, and the San Francisco Bay
area. He owned extensive property in the Napa Valley, and
served as a U.S. Marshall in Visalia. In 1874 Morris secured
a federal appointment in Alaska and for the next ten years
he played a major role in the administration of the territory.
About
the Author
Albert Shumate, M.D., was the author of numerous books and
articles contributing to our knowledge of the history and
personalities of California. A native of San Francisco, he
was a former president of the California Historical Society,
San Francisco Landmarks Preservation Board, and Conference
of California Historical Societies.
California
Historical Society. 1993.
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