John Marsh

 

Duvall, Marius. A NAVY SURGEON IN CALIFORNIA 1846-1847: THE JOURNAL OF MARIUS DUVALL. Ed. Fred Blackburn Rogers. San Francisco: John Howell, 1957.
Dr. Duvall discusses Californians, adopted Californians, and visitors, both civilian and of the services.  He describes Fremont, Stockton, Sutter, General Vallejo and his family, Dr. John Marsh, Merrit, and Neal.  Outstanding narratives include the trip of the Portsmouth's launch to Fremont with supplies, Sutter's establishment, the Berryesa and Haro Killings, and the "battle" of Santa Clara.
Sacramento Room
SPE 090 R887 1957d BAC VAU

Lyman, George D. JOHN MARCH, PIONEER:  THE LIFE STORY OF A TRAIL-BLAZER ON SIX FRONTIERS. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1933.
Biography of John Marsh, a self-styled physician and surgeon in Mexican California as early as 1836.
Sacramento Room
SPE 979.404 M365zL 1933 CAL

 
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John Marsh