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Gold in Australia, and California...
Gold in Australia, and California...
Item # 691703
October 13, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1852 Page 2 has: "Colored Daguerreotypes" which is an interesting article on how such early "photographs" could be in color. Also an interesting article: "Gold Digging In Australia".
Page 3 has: "California" which is a fascinating letter on life in San Francisco, a few bits including: "...There is not the least doubt of this being the best country for a man to make money, provided he is frugal and industrious. Labor of every kind is well compensated...There are here a thousand temptations in the way of gaming, drinking, and loose riotous living...Rents are therefore enormous..." and so much more.
Also on page 3: "The 'Union' And Gen. Scott" as well as: "Gen. Scott At Sandusky", Ohio. Also: "The Great Gold Crop".
Four pages, nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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