Louis Family Papers

The Louis Family Papers contains nineteenth- and early twentieth-century business records and personal papers of the Louis family, a prominent and pioneering mercantile family in San Luis Obispo, California. Born in China, Wong On (Ah Louis) migrated to the United States in 1861 and opened a Chinese mercantile store in San Luis Obispo in 1874. Included are the records of Louis' children, of which Howard Louis' records comprise the bulk. The collection is comprised of approximately 20 linear feet of family correspondence, financial and legal records, and business correspondence and financial records. More information available at https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/c8348mwz/

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Letter from J. S. Lewis to Ah Louis
Local Identifier
167-7-d-29-09-02
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Note reads: 'Arroyo Grande June 29th: Ah Louis, Please for 15 [?] Mr. Fowler ($12) Twelve Dol to charge 15 [?] of [?] comply. J. S. Lewis' Reverse side of note reads: 'Received payment, A. Fowler.'

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Note from J. S. Lewis to Ah Louis, June 29, [1889?]
Local Identifier
167-7-d-29-09-03
Date Created
1889 (year uncertain)
Description

Note reads: 'Arroyo Grande June 29th, [1889?]: Ah Louis, I paid you the 25th of this month for 186 3/4 cords of wood. There was [?] 176 3/4. I discovered the [?] total when I found myself short in my [?]. Please [?] this order for $12 and let the rest stand until next time. Yours Res, J. S. Lewis.' On the verso: 'Ah Louis, San Luis Obispo'

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