Chandler is working for the Ditch Company on "the big Tunnell [sic]." Chandler writes that the conditions for women in California are very good, with women earning from 40 to 60 dollars per month for housekeeping, nursing, etc. He also thinks that "men with families generaly [sic] do better than single men for one reason: they don't run so much wish and generaly [sic] make a shure [sic] thing of something." Chandler considers buying claims at Alpha. Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Development of water for mining operations, Jobs for women in California.” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title.
Gold miners Gold mines and mining West (U.S.) History 1848-1860 Pioneers Correspondence Nevada County (Calif.) Frontier and pioneer life Hydraulic mining
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
Nevada County (Calif.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 4 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 12
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