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PERSONAL REMINISCENCES OF EARLY DAYS IN CALIFORNIA, WITH OTHER SKETCHES.

BY
STEPHEN J. FIELD.


TO WHICH IS ADDED THE STORY OF HIS ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION BY A FORMER
ASSOCIATE ON THE SUPREME BENCH OF THE STATE.

BY
HON. GEORGE C. GORHAM.


PRINTED FOR A FEW FRIENDS.
NOT PUBLISHED.

Copyright, 1893, by STEPHEN J. FIELD.


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The following sketches were taken down by a stenographer in the summer
of 1877, at San Francisco, from the narrative of Judge Field. They are
printed at the request of a few friends, to whom they have an interest
which they could not excite in others.


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PERSONAL REMINISCENCES OF EARLY DAYS IN CALIFORNIA, WITH OTHER SKETCHES.

INDEX.
Why and how I came to California.
First experiences in San Francisco.--Visit to Marysville, and
elected First Alcalde of that District.
Experiences as Alcalde.
The Turner Controversy.
Running for the Legislature.
The Turner Controversy continued.
Life in the Legislature.
Friendship for David C. Broderick.
Legislation secured and beginning a new life.
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