September 15, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca late, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER We make a few extracts from a letter from Elisha C. Winchell, Exq., formerly of this place. It is dated Sacramento City, September 15th, 1850: * * * * Mining, I am sorry to say is not so profitable … Read more
June 24, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca September, 1850 COLOMA, June 24th, 1850 J. Sosey, Esq — Sir: Being rather an invalid at present, I avail myself of the temporary leisure thus afforded, to drop you a line for the gratification of your readers; as I learn that private letters, … Read more
May 25, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca September, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER We give below some extracts from a letter from Mr. William Hecton, to Mr. Jas. D. Overton, dated Stockton, Cal., May 25, 1850: * * * I have nothing of importance to write, though there is every thing going … Read more
March 17, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca ?, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER The following is an abstract of a letter received by Thos. E. Hatcher, Esq., from Gen. David Willock, dated the 17th day of March, 1850, and written from Culloma: I came to this place last August, and have remained, … Read more
March 10, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra ca ?, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER We make a few extracts from a letter from Gen. D. b, to his wife, which has been kindly furnished us. The letter is dated Cullomo, March 10; * * * The horrors of war and its demoralization are … Read more
February 20, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca ?, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER Extracts from letters from Mr. Thos. Hart to Thomas E. Hatcher, Esq., dated Feb 27th, and to Mr. William L. Hatcher, dated Feb. 20th: * * * They have been gardening here for three weeks. This is a fine … Read more
January 20, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca ?, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER DELPASSO, Cal., Jan 20, 1850. MR. SOSEY– On my arrival in the golden regions, I intended immediately to have sent you a communication for the benefit of my Marion county friends who may be disposed to wend their way … Read more
January 1, 1850 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, ca ?, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER Extracts of a letter from Mr. Thos. Hart, to his brother, in this county, dated Kelsey’s Dry Diggings, California, January 1st, 1850: Dear Brother– I arrived in California on the 18th August on Bear River, and have not done … Read more
December 25, 1849 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra March 21, 1850 We make a few extracts from a letter from George W. Lane, to his brother in this place. It is dated Sacramento City, Dec. 25, 1849: DEAR PRESS– I have just received your kind and very acceptable letter of the 16th … Read more
December 20, 1849 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra March 28, 1850 CALIFORNIA LETTER We make some extracts from a letter from Gen D. Willock, to his wife residing in this place. The letter is dated Sacramento City, Dec. 20, 1849. Dear Wife- Another probable chance presents by which a line may reach … Read more