A letter written in ink and signed by George Chaffey from Cucamonga
Entry/Object ID
2014.579.1.1
Description
A letter written in ink and signed by George Chaffey from Cucamonga, 6 September 1882. The letter is addressed to a Mr. Putnam in Boston, Mass. regarding securing water rights to the San Antonio Canyon, Etiwanda, Cucamonga and San Gorgonio. It is signed as the Chaffey Bros. (George and William), who would later go on to establish Etiwanda, Ontario and Upland. The letter is written on two sides of a folded sheet and includes an envelope labeled with the word, "private," across the top. Includes postage stamp. The letter is in good condition. The envelope is torn at the top edge and has moderate surface soiling.
