Chandler writes that his “interests have suffered some for want of attention” and that some of his claims were “Jumped.” He still has valuable claims, and has had offers to sell. He writes that “the Southern feeling or Secession people are about equal to the Union” and that “we had the Succession flag here flying yesterday.” “Troops from Fort Churchill came in and demanded the U.S. arms in the hands of people since the Indian trouble last year.” Chandler hopes that the abolitionists “will all be sent to the South and put in the front of the battle as they are responsible for all this trouble.” He encourages Jane to tell their friends not to enlist in the cause, adding that “their chances will be small for getting back in three years.” He ends by asking Jane to “write how all the little Boys are doing” [emphasis in original]. Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Anti-Abolitionist Sentiments.” 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.) Nevada History Civil War, 1861-1865 Paiute Indians Wars, 1860
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
Virginia City (Nev.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 4 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 36
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