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Andrew Robb letter to Jonathan Heywood
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
In these three letters addressed to his wife, Jane, Jonathan Heywood writes of his experiences in Yreka, California in 1853. HM 4201, dated July 16, Heywood writes that he has returned to California after six weeks in Oregon. He has sent gold dust home to Jane, and hopes to send more soon. He wishes that she send the children to school as much as possible. HM 4202 was written on August 7. Heywood sends more money and asks for news of home, as he has received no response to his letters. In HM 4203, dated September 4, Heywood writes that he is sending money home in the hands of a mutual friend.
mssHM 4201-4203
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Jonathan Heywood writes to his wife, Jane, about his experiences digging for gold outside Sacramento. He has had a rough go of it, and remarks "I would not advise any of my friends to come here if they can make a comfortable living at home."
mssHM 4174
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In this letter to his brother Jonathan, Zachariah Heywood reports from Scott Valley, California, that "there is little to write about except the hard times and the great floods that have swept through this part of the country." He also writes of "a great excitement about the new Salmon river mines of the North" and how many "are leaving for this new Eldorado." Zachariah himself will soon be departing, as soon as he has sufficient feed for his animals. He hopes to send Jonathan's son a gold dollar, and reports that when he broke his leg the previous October, he set it himself, and that "it is still a little crooked but is improving."
mssHM 23251
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In this letter addressed "Dear Brother," Zachariah Heywood writes that he, along with eight others, has found a claim in Placer County valued at one thousand dollars a share. He hopes to be able to return home the following spring.
mssHM 4207
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Jackson discusses how he spent his birthday and the receiving of the gold medal awarded by Congress in appreciation of victory at New Orleans, February 27, 1815 during the War of 1812. Is sending advice to his son, particularly about his education, the importance of being truthful; he also reports on his health and the weather.
mssHM 23062
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In this letter addressed to "Dear Brother," Butterfield reports that he and his companions have built a cabin and have established a mining camp. He is sending home a specimen of gold dust. His profession as a lawyer is becoming well-known, and he has been consulted for legal advice, but he has not complied, wishing to keep the details of his profession quiet.
mssHM 47863