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on top of the mountain told us he
saw two Grisly's [Grizzlys] about a half mile to the
north. we took after them and after
a severe hunt we succeeded in killing
both of them which proved to be and an
old she bear and her Cub after that we
carried the man to the house and buried
him. I have now told you all that I
think will be interesting to you and now
Dear Mary do send me a letter as soon as
you recieve [receive] this for if I do not recieve [receive]
a letter soon I shall think I am
forsaken by everyone. tell father and ann [Ann]
to write. I should be also very Happy to
hear from Jared & Harriet Jane and all
our friends. tell me if there is any word
from James Chapman but I would advis
advise no person that is well situated
at home to come here. there is some
chances to make money here but there
is just as many or more chances to loose [lose]
it for there is thousands working afor [a for]
one and two dollars a day besides their
Board and agreat [a great] many not making their
Board. for my part I have not found many
ounce a day diggins about. New Years I
with two other men went and bought
a claim which was thought to be rich