Varnell, William M. Papers, 1849-1871. 4 items. Location: Misc.:V. Resident of Texas. Papers a photocopy of a letter (Sept. 19, 1849) written from Sacramento, Calif. To C. Hill of Wilmington, Ark., describing his trip from Texas, the gold rush and economic conditions in California. A biographical sketch by his granddaughter, and typed obituaries of Varnell are also included (1871). For further information, see online catalog. Mss. 584.