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Norton, Z. C. (Zachariah C.), 1808-1879

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Brig Sequin passenger lists

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 760
Abstract

Originals, photostatic reproductions, and photocopies of two manuscript passenger lists for voyages of the brig Sequin, commanded by Captain Z. C. Norton, to Portland, Oregon (then the Oregon Territory). Norton (1808-1879) built the Sequin in 1847, and made trips to ports in the Caribbean and South America before sailing for San Francisco, California. Norton carried freight and passengers on several trips between San Francisco and Portland from 1849 to 1850.

Dates: 1849-1850

F. E. Webster letter to Captain Z. C. Norton

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 832
Abstract

Manuscript letter by F. E. Webster to Captain Z. C. Norton, of Portland, Oregon, dated August 15, 1852, and sent from San Francisco, California. It is bound with a condensed steamship issue of California News, dated August 14, 1852, featuring details of the funeral of Henry Clay and the death of Edward Gilbert in a duel.

Dates: 1852 August

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California 1
Ocean travel 1
Oregon 1
Portland 1
Ships -- Passenger lists 1