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Manuscript Letter from S. D. Pardee to Benjamin S. Pardee, November 15, 1849

A three-page manuscript letter written by S. D. Pardee of New Haven, Connecticut to his son, Benjamin S. Pardee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 15, 1849. The letter discusses the California Gold Rush, focusing on the tragic loss of life within the Montague Company, a group of New Haven merchants and tradesmen. It also recounts a humorous incident involving a group of 'Jews' who mistook some early-morning bank activity for a robbery, leading to a comical scene involving swords and mud.

Associated People/Businesses

Myers

Geography

New Haven
Milwaukee
Wisconsin

Subjects

Gold mines and mining
Antisemitism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 15