Gold Rush Letters – November 4, 1849

November 4, 1849 From article published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra, January 17, 1850 CALIFORNIA– A letter was received in this place , by last night’s mail, but which we have not yet seen, from Mr. C. F. Kirtley. The letter is dated the 4th of November. at Sacramento City. Mr. K., we learn, had … Read more

Gold Rush Letters – June 17, 1849

June 17, 1849 From letter published in the Missouri Whig, Palmyra ca 1849 FROM THE PLAINS We have been politely furnished with the following extracts of a letter received in this place, from a member of the “Muldrow Company.” The letter is dated Sunday, 17th of June, 1849: We have travelled two weeks upon the … Read more