Chandler writes that “Sacramento and all the valley has been all under water” and that “Horses, Cattle, and Houses have been carried away.” He writes that there is much excitement over some discoveries above Oregon called the Caraboo [Caribou] Mines, in the “British Dominion.” Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Flood in Sacramento Valley, New gold discovered in the ‘British Dominion.’” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title.
Gold miners Gold mines and mining West (U.S.) History 1860-1890 Pioneers Correspondence Virginia City (Nev.) Caribou Mines (N.S.) Sacramento Valley (Calif.)
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
San Francisco (Calif.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 3 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 38
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