Mhulack, E.; Friar, S. Historically Important Collection of Two Manuscript Letters Signed by California Pioneer Gold Miners "Esoch Mhulack" and "S. Friar" and Addressed to Their Business Associate "F. B. Haight," Complaining About the Average Prices for 883 ½ Purity of Gold Dust and Calculating the Distribution of Income Among Stakeholders; also with Notes about Nicaragua Steamship Company's High Second Cabin Fees and Operational Delays. San Francisco: 28 March 1857.

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Octavo ca. 24,6x19,8 cm (9 ¾ x 7 ¾ in). 2 pp. Brown ink on bluish lined wove paper. Fold marks, several minor holes at the folds, age-toned, but overall very good letter, written in a legible hand. Historically important collection of two original autograph letters, offering a vivid glimpse into the financial dealings between California's pioneer gold miners. In the letters, the authors, "Esoch Mhulack" and "S. Friar," update their business associate, "F. B. Haight," regarding the disposition of over 38 ounces of gold dust to the San Francisco Mint. The authors complain about their gold's disappointing fineness and the resulting reduction in income by over a dollar per ounce. The letters further provide detailed records of the distribution of funds among the mining partners, supported by meticulous calculations. There are also mentions of other California pioneers, including "Kelly Sickles," "James Keys," and one "Zena". In the rest of the letters, the authors discuss their plans to return to the States via the Nicaragua Steamship Company, expressing dissatisfaction with the high ticket prices and delays. Overall, historically interesting collection of two original letters from the California gold-rush era.   The text of the first letter: I have been here a week and spent my time running around the city and seeing the sights. We have just received the returns from the Mint of that dust I drew on your account $86.25. James will send up the receipt of the Mint in a letter to Bart. We have first bought our tickets and paid $150.00 for second cabin rather tough that Nicaragua Company. Sent out no boats on the 20th nor will send out any for the 1st. So there is no objection Jonas is going home with us and he will write. I left my pistol at Nevada and if I do not get it by express before I leave I shall send you an order to get it with directions. I have not been over to Oakland yet but shall next week. I have seen Kelly and Kane Sickles and Leavi Woman? If you receive this is time to answer so that I can get if before I leave I should like it our matters of deal araing it at your consent of XXXXXX.   The text of the second letter: I have just been to the Mint and got the enclosed memorandum of the dust you send down by me. It did not coin as much as expected it would – the fineness was only 883 ½ thousandths – not as good as that which Jonas got coined – You said I could take one half of what it coined about $17.75$ per oz. and you will perceive that I deduct Irwins & James Keys shares out first and then make the calculations where: (calculations follow showing that they had 38.04 oz. of Gold dust and were expecting $18,85 vs. actual of $17.75 oz. and how he arrived at the payment to Zenas). I paid that $5.65 to Zenas – He is not well yes or likely to be very soon. His doctor says his disease now is not exactly venereal but a disease of the kidneys.

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Mhulack, E.; Friar, S. Historically Important Collection of Two Manuscript Letters Signed by California Pioneer Gold Miners "Esoch Mhulack" and "S. Friar" and Addressed to Their Business Associate "F. B. Haight," Complaining About the Average Prices for 883 ½ Purity of Gold Dust and Calculating the Distribution of Income Among Stakeholders; also with Notes about Nicaragua Steamship Company's High Second Cabin Fees and Operational Delays. San Francisco: 28 March 1857.
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Mhulack, E.; Friar, S.
Année de publication
1857
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Globus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers’ Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America and has been in business since 1971. It was opened originally by Vladimir Azar as a shop for the Russian emigre public of the Bay Area. A small press operated there in the 1970s under the same name in the same building. Now, 50+ years in business, the shop still occupies the same premises with continued success. Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers. Our goal is to seek out and offer rare and unique antiquarian items, including rare books, photographs, photo-albums, watercolors, drawings, manuscripts, archives, maps and prints. Our team has many decades of experience helping to build many institutional and private collections across the USA and the world and we have seen and handled many important antiquarian items and collections. We issue monthly catalogues with the newest acquisitions available for our subscribers. We participate in many US and International antiquarian book fairs. Follow us on social media to receive the latest news and offers. You can browse our collections in person during the shop’s opening hours by appointment : Tuesday to Sunday, 11 to 5.

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