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1850 September 30 . F[rancis] Salmon ALS to W[illiam] G. Hopper; San Francisco, [California].

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Comments on difficulties selling land back east. Carriage and wagon have not yet arrived, noting “they will come to a bad market.” Promises to send a “China Shawl” to Mrs. Hopper. “Business continue Good & we are making Money: we now own 3 ships and have land all over the country. We have a Farm of 5000 acres, on the Bay of San Francisco.”
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1850 November 24 . H[enry] Clay ALS printed facsimile to W[illiam] R. Turner; Ashland, [Kentucky].

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Late 19th or early 20th-century reproduction. Regarding the death of his grandson Henry C. Duralde (1824-1850). Glad that he "conducted himself as to command the esteem of those who knew him." "His migration to California was his own unadvised measure. His prospects were such as to have made it an unnecessary adventure." Glad to hear his nephew is District Attorney in Turner's judicial district. Approves of Turner's conduct in regards to the "disturbances near you." Portrait engraving of Clay at top of letter.
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1852 April 11 . R[odney] P. Odall, Jr. ALS to Rodney P. Odall; Woods Diggins, [Tuolumne County, California].

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Giving news of his actions in California, "this wonderful Country of inate riches, she is not rich in goodness, (that is the poor mortals that inhabit it)." Joy of receiving letters from home, "A Letter is worth its weight in Gold just to cheer ones heart." Comments on his parents' religion and declining health, lamenting the lack of religious services near the gold mines. Describes his partner, who is older, kind, and religious. Struggling with his health but is taking pills to help stave off bilious attacks and believes the Southern Mines healthier than others. Constructed a water wheel to wash gold diggings, discusses the contents of the samples and expected profits, and comments on the local geology and soil. Gives advice on encouraging a young man in business. Briefly mentions wildlife in the region.