Gold Rush Era Letters

as he does, for his wife writes that she and the children are well, and are well provided for, and we are doing well here, so that he will be able to send her money whenever she wants any

Since the first of this month our trade has been better than it had been before for several weeks, and I think we shall be able to do well throughout the summer.

For a week past we have cleared free from all our expenses, on an averadge [average] six dollars apiece each day, which I consider doing well when almost every one is complaining of dull times. --

I have not heard from Sam Tucker [Samuel P. Tucker] since last January, and I do not know as he intends to write again, but hope he will, and that, soon.

I saw Mr Shipley today. He is comfortably well, as are all of my acquaintances here in California. Please give my love to Charles & Harriet, and to all my relations and friends Mrs. Sawtelle, particularly, whenever you see her. Hoping that you may long continue to enjoy health & I remain Your affc [affectionate] Son H. A. Parker [Henry A. Parker]

To Mrs Ann Parker E Pepperell