Gold Rush Era Letters

I have promised to pay one half of in sixty & the other half of in 90 days with interest at the rate of 3 percent per month. This money together with $200. I had on hand I have invested in business which I will tell you all about next mail. So in order to meet the payments of these Notes & to keep my credit good I have thrown myself upon your kindness with the hopes that you will assist me, & should you send me the money please do so as soon as you can conveniently after receipt of this & send it in the following manner,, Ask Mr Tucker for me to draw your money from the Bank & forward it on to Mr Turnbell [Mr. Turnbull] or Mr Henry Walton who will then send me a draft on Turnbell [Turnbull] & Walton of this city

Should Mr Turnbell [Mr. Turnbull] chance to be in Pepperell you could give him the money & he would forward me a draft immediately. At any rate if you will only send it to me I will pledge my word that you shall never be a loser by so doing. Of what I have written you at this time however say nothing about to no one Save Mr Tucker & say to him to keep it a secret.

I am well & think that after I get fairly started in my business I shall get along nicely. Give my love to Chas & Hattie also reserve a good share for yourself.

Kind Regards to all my friends,,

Hoping that you will comply with my request I remain, Your afct [affectionate] Son H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker]

This letter will be sent by Express to Mr Turnbell in New York who will forward it from there to you in East Pepp