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Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1856 Oct. 16, Augustin Hibbard
Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1856 Oct. 16, Augustin Hibbard
Gold Rush Life
Fort Steilacoom, Puget Sound
Washington Territory
Oct 16th 1856
Dear Brother,
Your very welcome letter of Aug 18th reached me yesterday, and my heart was once more gladdened by knowing that at that date you were all well at home. I am, thank God, in good health and my prospects, in a worldly point of view are very fair. I have pretty severe work, as I am travelling the most of the time, and the facilities are small. My business is buying oil and cranberries, and, selling goods on [commission], for three houses in San Francisco.
I am …
Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1856 July 21, Augustin Hibbard
Letter From Augustin Hibbard To [William Hibbard] 1856 July 21, Augustin Hibbard
Gold Rush Life
San Francisco July 21st/56
My Dear Brother
I returned to this city on the 10 [ ] in good health having enjoyed my trip to Oregon, and, Puget Sound very much. I intend going up to the Sound again in about ten days. I went up for the purpose of getting orders, and, soliciting trade for a firm in this city, and, at the same time took a small stock of goods with me I did very well, and, think that there is a very good opening for a fair trade on the Sound.
It is one of …
Letter From Augustin Hibbard To William Hibbard 1856 Feb. 4, Augustin Hibbard
Letter From Augustin Hibbard To William Hibbard 1856 Feb. 4, Augustin Hibbard
Gold Rush Life
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Letter, Eliza Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Eliza Woodruff
Letter, Eliza Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Eliza Woodruff
Women's history in Arkansas
This is a letter written by Eliza Woodruff, wife of Arkansas Gazette owner William Woodruff, to their daughter, Harriet Woodruff Jabine, in Louisville, Kentucky. Harriet, whose nickname was Hattie, had recently married and moved to Louisville. Eliza talks about her health, the weather and news from Little Rock. The letter is written on one page, front and back.