The Gurdenier Family Letters, re: Mining for Gold in California, 1852-54

by GURDENIER, Charles; John and Eliza [also spelled: Gardenier, Gaudinier]

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(Nyack, New York; Douglass Flat, California): (1852-54). A collection of nine letters by members of the Gurdenier family of Nyack, New York, written from 1852-54 to two brothers mining for gold in California. Eight letters were written by Charles (likely the youngest of three brothers) and their mother Eliza. The..... More

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