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J. H. Settlemier & Son letters
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Aaron H. Hyde letters to John Hyde
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In these letters to his father, Aaron Hyde writes of the difficult time he has been having in California. In HM 16597, dated 1851, January 26, he writes that the miners are "disappointed" and that business in San Francisco is "dull." He laments that "California is a very bad place to make and carry out plans." In HM 16598. Aaron reports that he has come into business with a Mr. Cilley, who will be delivering the letter by hand when he returns to New Hampshire to gather his family for relocation to California. Aaron says he will come home himself in a year or two if the business does not work out.
mssHM 16597-16598
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J. H. Randolph letter to William Bostwick
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Letter by planter J. H. Randolph to cotton merchant William Bostwick about the possible sale of a slave woman named Elizabeth. "If you desire to buy her, you should have her -- She is very likely in her prime -- The price will be $550."
mssHM 82542
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Stephen J. Field letter to George Wallace
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Field discusses stock prices of California and Virginia mining companies, and asks Wallace for advice. He also discusses local politics.
mssHM 18960
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Charles H. Hayden letters
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The letters are written to Hayden's brothers and discuss his experience in the mining camp of Fox Creek, California including his attempts at mining and running a butchering business. He also includes details about the bad weather and its effects on the mines in the area. One of the letters is written by friends of Hayden, who also lived in California
mssHM 63723-63727
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William T. Cook diary
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Cook's diary starts on March 12 when he leaves San Francisco for Alaska and ends September 23 after arriving back home in Lodi, California. Cook talks about traveling on ship, his arrival, his daily tasks, mining camps, etc. The diary also contains lists of supplies with prices and some accounting. With note found in diary.
mssHM 83409
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J. K. Lum letter to "dear sir,"
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Letter from J.K. Lum in Skookumchuck, Washington, to an unknown recipient. Lum offers the recipient mountain beavers for $3.00, and writes that he can "send you almost any of the birds or mammals of this country...at reasonable prices." He lists some of the animals he has for sale, and notes some prices, which vary according to the "size and difficulty of capture." He asks for a list of desired animals along with the prices the recipient is willing to pay. He also offers to make an exchange for a spider monkey, which he wants to "complete a group for the fair."
mssHM 29249