Gold Rush Era Letters

I saw Mr William E. Shipley day before yesterday. He was comfortably well with the exception of a bad cold --

Joseph Elliott, who I wrote you had his leg broken, has got about again, and his leg is nearly well --

My friend Mr. Millet is well, -- does not know that he ever had a brother who lived in Andover, so I think the Mr Millet of whom you spoke is no relation of his --

I am very glad to hear that you have never said anything to any one with regard to Friend Tuckers business, for it would be of no benefit to us to circulate his affairs, and might do him an injury. He has always been friendly towards all of us, and in return let us be friendly towards him. He has no doubt been, unfortunate in some respects, and doubtless, took such steps as after mature deliberation, seemed to be to his advantage, and as we are ignorant of many things relative to his affairs, we are not competent to judge whether he did right or wrong, in pursuing the course he did --

Give my love to Charles and Harriet. Tell H. to be careful, and do all she can to regain her health, as it is to be prized above all earthly things.

Remember me to all my friends whom you meet, and accept yourself the love and kind wishes of your affectionate son H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker]