November 2012 Auction Ends Thursday, November 15th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2012
California Gold Rush autograph letter signed ''William P. Christian'', dated 25 November 1849, from Benicia, California. Letter reads in part: ''I am in exceeding good health and have been ever since I have been in California. I have had work the most of the time at 14 dols per day...I have not been to the mines yet but I think I shall go when the rainy season is over...'' Two-page letter measures 7.75'' x 10''. Light foxing throughout, else very good.
1849 California Gold Rush Autograph Letter Signed
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