To: Abagail Goldsmith; from Gillet/Delos - Bar on Clear Creek opposite Grizaly Glutch 10 miles from Shasta, 4 above Whiskey Creek and 8 from One Log Town. Describes camp. Met about 40 indians on the way - appeared to be returning from stealing. Encountered a group - 4 or 5 - grizzles. Shot 1 - lost the meat to the others. Nearly in Oregon in the Shasta mountains. Mountains maybe 14,400 feet with snow. Trouble crossing Sacramento River. Describes a "sluice box". Found about $150 in gold about 8 inches down. Life in camp and characters written about.
Owned by Frank Goldsmith Johnson
Dimensions: Height 10" Width 7 3/4"
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Early Create Date: 1852
Date(s): August 28-29, 1852