Chandler writes that he expects to sell soon, and that “the mines here are proving very rich especially about Gold Hill and Virginia and that one would hardly know the place now as one year ago.” He also writes that “Governor Nye is here” and that they have an election for organizing the Territory and sending a member to Congress to “put Lincoln’s war policy men to flight.” Chandler adds that “many men have left for the East to fight, mostly for the South.” Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “Anti-war Sentiments ‘Lincoln’s hirelings’ and their ‘destructive policy.’” Pencil marks highlight certain parts of the text pertaining to the title. This letter does not indicate the year, but the year must be 1861 because it references the organization of the Nevada Territory. The first election after the organization occurred on 31 August 1861, or as Chandler wrote, “next week.”
Gold miners Gold mines and mining West (U.S.) History 1860-1890 Pioneers Correspondence Virginia City (Nev.) Nye, James W. (James Warren), 1814-1876 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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 37
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