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1849 September 25-26 . Nicholas [Worthington] Hammond and Worthington Hammond ALS to John W. Hammond; Sacramento City, [California].

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Abstract:
Recently arrived from San Francisco, travelling by schooner. Describes Benecia, California, and expectations for its rapid growth. Describes Sacremento and the surrounding region, pleased with the soil quality. Encountered Native Americans, noting their activities and agriculture. "There was 4 men 2 women & a little Boy, the men were playing cards for money & the women they were lying on the ground looking on. They cultivated a small tract of land about 4 acres." Comments on drought, recent discovery of gold at the Trinity mines, and notes other productive gold mines. "We understand from men that has been up and returned that there is any quantity of gold all over the County but it requires the nerve & sinew to get it." Mentions their preparations to go to the Trinity mines, the likelihood of their stopping at the Readings mines, and purchasing supplies.
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Collection

Western America collection, 1797-ca. 1898
Total components 105
Last indexed 2024-08-05