Chandler writes that “times have been very dull in regards to selling mines” and that “Capitalists are afraid except they see all their money in sight.” He writes that he is near the Utah line and that the Mormons “are very cautious about thier [sic] wives while living among gentiles.” He writes on the 8 November 1870 elections in Nevada and the new Governor, Lewis R. Bradley. Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Dull times in mining operations. Cautious Mormons. Black and Tan Republicans wiped up in late election.” 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 Hamilton (Nev.) Bradley, Lewis Rice 1805-1879 Mormons West (U.S.)
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
Hamilton (Nev.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 3 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 52
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