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Correspondence, March 1853 - October 1854, Undated

 File — Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes letters written by David Woodman to his wife Jane while he was in California in 1852-1853. His early letters describe the trip from Paw Paw, Michigan to the Sacramento area by riverboat and wagon train. Later letters tell of living conditions, social life and gold mining. Woodman became very disillusioned with California and especially with the prospects of becoming rich through gold mining. The collection also includes home remedies for diphtheria and catarrh.

Dates

  • Creation: March 1853 - October 1854, Undated

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

Contact:
Conrad Hall
943 Conrad Road, Room 101
East Lansing MI 48824 US
517-355-2330