Webb, James Josiah, 1818-1889
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
James Josiah Webb Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MSS -232 -SC
Abstract
The James J. Webb Correspondence consists of ten hand-written letters discussing business practices and salaries related to Webb's trading business and politics in New Mexico.
Dates:
1852-1864
James Josiah Webb Memoirs
Collection
Identifier: AC 236-P
Scope and Content
Collection consists of a typescript of Webb's journal entitled "Memoirs of James J. Webb, Merchant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1844." The memoirs describe Webb's business in Santa Fe and his journey across the Santa Fe Trail. Includes materials on two of Webb's business partners, John M. Kingsbury and William S. Messervy.
Dates:
1844