Parrott, John Letter

Collection Number: MC360

A manuscript letter written by John Parrott, a pioneer gold prospector of Sacramento, to his father. This letter reveals Parrott's mining knowledge as he meticulously describes the process of gold washing, applied mining procedures, and unfolding mining operations in California.

Finding Aid

Finding Aid on the Online Archive of California

Inclusive Dates

1851

Extent

1 letter

Subject

California History

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