Manuscript Law Office Journal of Shafter, Heydenfeldt & Goold, San Francisco, 1860-1865

Manuscript law office journal documenting cases handled by the San Francisco law firm of Shafter, Heydenfeldt & Goold between 1860 and 1865. The journal covers a wide range of cases in the U.S. District Court, encompassing the San Francisco area and Nevada Territory. Cases involve diverse matters including gold claims, wine disputes (e.g., Veuve Clicquot), mining stock, a stagecoach accident, insurance litigation, and 'City Slip' suits related to San Francisco waterfront property. Notable individuals mentioned include Samuel F.B. Morse (in a suit against telegraph companies) and George Hearst. The journal comprises 640 pages, measuring 9 x 14 inches, bound in worn leather. It offers insights into legal practices, economic activities, and social issues of mid-19th-century California.

Associated People/Businesses

• Heydenfeldt, Solomon (c.1816 -1890)

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Subjects

• Law
• Lawyers
• Mineral industries
• 19th century

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