Chandler writes that “it takes a person who is a stranger in Cala [California] some considerable time to get the right hang of mining profitably it is much better to have experienced friends here.” He also mentions that there are “plenty of Mahalas about our digins [sic] (Squaw), they have got near done gathering acorns and grasshoppers for this season. They live high and sleep under the trees.” Chandler also warns all who are coming to come by way of the Panama Route, because “there has been a great complaint against the other route, and much sickness.” Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Prospector operations and general outlook. Squaws and their avocations.” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title.
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