Digging for gold in California placer sparks vast fortunes
An 1643 letter excerpt reports California placer gold discovery near Sacramento attracting many workers. Pieces of gold from small in rosemary to large specimens weigh up to twenty five pounds. Traders exchange goods for gold as prices rise, with daily wages for diggers said to reach around a hundred dollars. Many laborers suffer fevers, and most ore may be taxed at high rates as California commerce expands.
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Letter on Upper California woes amid gold fever and deser tion
Extinct from Letter No Sd 85 1848 from Cinimeture Jones to the Navy secretary. He laments deplorable conditions in Upper California driven by gold mania. He cites attempts to restrain desertion and crime, noting mixed officer opinions and a cautious view on establishing legal government to protect life and property.
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Gold Fever Grips Monterey Era as Pacific Squadron Sails
Correspondence from Monteney California dated Oct 20 1848 reports the Pacific squadron arrivals from Lower California with ships Ohio Dale Warren Lesigten and Sevtlano and expected St Marys. Descriptions of gold mining booms at Upper California excite troops and civilians amid desertions and speculative frenzy.
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Congressional debate over slavery and California bill pushes forward
January statements in the Senate and House cover memorials for a Brooklyn mint, anti slavery resolutions, and printing. Florida and California issues spark disputes as Mr Yulee and others clash over sectional tensions while legislation advances on territorial governance and broad appropriations.
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Members are requested to meet on Saturday, February, in the evening at So'elock P.M. punctual attendance is desired. No further items of importance will come before the meeting. Signed RAMUEL 8. DEURY, Secretary.
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Brighton Market Sees Varied Stock and Prices
Market day at Brighton on January 18 1849 reports 620 sheep 80 stores and 4200 sheep with varied prices. Cattle including cows and calves traded. prices range up to 590 for some lots and sheep prices listed with multiple grades. Lye and wethers show values around 2 to 8.75, with market notes indicating none at market.
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