Lot 1
Arapahoe, K.T., Dec 5th 1859, dateline on miner's letter (no cover) with good content regarding life in the mining camps, letter written by Theophilus Taylor which states, "This place my home is in the Mountains and the prospect is good for getting gold, but in consequence of our getting here late in the season and being greenhorns to mining, we have not done very well…there is plenty of gold here, that is true and we mean to have our share if hard labour will procure it. We have some good claims as there are in the mountains, both quartz and gulch claims. The weather is very pleasant in the valley, there is some snow in the mountains, but not enough to hinder working…I should like to send amount due you but there is a great risk…I will send it otherwise as soon as there is a United States mail established.", letter is signed with notation please write me "Direct to Denver, Kansas Territory", Very Fine, Bauer et al state this office was not established until January 17, 1860, so this letter was probably carried by express and mailed elsewhere.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $240