Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868 to Ann Conger
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04672.05 Author/Creator: Conger, Levi P., fl. 1824-1868 Place Written: Hayfork, Trinity County, California Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 June 1868 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.5 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to his wife that he is working hard for his mining company. Reports that the weather is cold and that the nearest post office is forty miles away. Describes the food and says that the men in the company take turns cooking and baking. The salutation reads "Mrs. R.A. Conger," for Ruth Ann.
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