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1849 California Gold Prospector Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I mean the gold sent the first time

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1849 California Gold Prospector Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...I mean the gold sent the first time

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Auction Date:2013 Jul 23 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Unique ''49er'' autograph letter signed ''NH Wyse'', dated 1 December 1849, from San Francisco. Letter, addressed to Wyse's sister, reads in part: ''I hope that you will not think that I have taken leave of my senses...since 28th July 1848...I want to know how much I have spent that I have given to you. I have no account...I mean the gold sent the first time & the small package of gold sent...'' One page letter, measuring 8.25'' x 10.75'', includes an integral address panel with a New York postal cancellation dated 13 January. Near fine condition.