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Title
Copperheadism
Creator
Chandler, N. A. (1818-1880)
Date Created and/or Issued
1861-05-15
Publication Information
Ella Strong Denison Library
Contributing Institution
Claremont Colleges Library
Collection
N.A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters
Rights Information
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Description
Chandler writes on various legal affairs pertaining to his property ownership. He writes that he is sorry to hear that Jane doesn’t “enjoy [her] breakfasts better” adding that “some mornings I am in the same way.” He adds, “I think you will be all right soon if the Boy does well and doesn’t turn to a girl…” Chandler also asks if they think the North is going to whip the South… and subject to the Black Administration” and adds, “if they do they will be fooled Mightily.” Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Copperheadism.” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title. Notations in pencil on the last page read: “Little stranger discounted” [referring to an unborn child].
Type
text
Format
image/jp2
Identifier
cng00035
http://ccdl.claremont.edu/cdm/ref/collection/cng/id/115
Language
English
Subject
Gold miners
Gold mines and mining
West (U.S.) History 1860-1890
Pioneers
Correspondence
San Francisco (Calif.)
Northern copperhead
Morning sickness
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
San Francisco (Calif.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 4 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 35
Relation
N.A. Chandler California Gold Rush Era Letters - https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/cng

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