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they are afraid of the whites, there has been some
reports about indians [Indians] getting together at Weaverville
and on the American river but it is all A hoax.
There is not indians [Indians] enough on the mountains
to make A breakfast Job to dispose them all -- they
have no weapons but miserable bows and arrows not
even A tomahawk. There is some deer, antelopes, Elk
and the brown and grisley [grizzly] bear. There is plenty of hare
and rabbits, and quails, high on mountain hen's and
my gun will afford me frequently a dish of soup.
I eat just what I think condusive [conducive] to health seldom
make A meal without onions -- applesaus [applesauce] -- vinegar or
something that will Keep the stomach regular.
I am not troubled any with my bowels since I came
up in the mountains and to give you an (? paper torn) my
present condition. I will say the Jeans coat that
I had made to work in has become so small
that I cannot wear it with any comfort. I
never felt stronger or more athletic in my life.
I work regular have my meals and sleep regular
I use bakers [baker's] yeast, and such bread, I often wish
I could give you fine slice. We have irony bake Kettles
and we do it up brown. I have all the necessary
table fixings. I live alone and work alone I want no
partner. I have taken out about $200 since I
came here which has paid all my provisions rocker.
Oh I lost some time on exploring but I think I am
in a gold region where I hope to do well I have
thrown out dirt which I shall wash when the water come