Chandler writes that “some think we shall have war here, but the most think the troubles east will not affect us for worse… we have the News of the Taking of Fort Sumpter [sic]” Mr. Payne died of yellow fever; “It was a very sad affair.” Chandler writes on agriculture in California. Notations in pencil on the first page at the top read: “War Rumors, Fall of Fort Sumter, Pony Express 8 or x days from St. Louis.” 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 San Francisco (Calif.) Civil War America Fort Sumter (Charleston, S.C.) Pony express
Time Period
1855-1872
Place
San Francisco (Calif.)
Source
Autograph letter signed, 3 pages; N. A. Chandler Gold Rush Era Letters, D1942.1, box 1, folder 34
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