Lot
142 
Sacramento, Cal. (Sacramento). Oval postmark (Williams SAC-2480) on 1850 folded letter to Connecticut with red crayon "40" rate, letter written by miner from Placerville, "Today is a snowy day & I am in a log cabin in what is called Hangtown on account of 3 men being hung here last year", lengthy letter tells of hardships and adventures of the miner's life, "If I had kept a daily journal of my life & fair (?) since I first start for the diggings from the ship it would be more interesting to you than all the novels in Connecticut.", some toning & edge wear, Fine and rare. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $350