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2 issues: Weekly Alta California - For the Steamer California! 4 pp. April 1st, 1850. * The Alta California - For the Steamers Tennessee and Isthmus. 8 pp. July 13, 1850. Each 53.5x38 cm. (21x15").

Scarce Steamer issues of the famous San Francisco newspaper, intended to be taken aboard the departing steamers, and thus far less common than their earthbound cousins, many of which were saved. Among the articles is an account of "Disturbances in the Mines," relating the lawlessness and violence in the areas. The July 13 issue has some printing flaws on the 5th and 6th pages.