The
Fassett Letters - Letter #30
Date:
8/1/1856
Place: Sacramento City
From:
N.C. Fassett
To: Doct. H. Fassett
Sacramento City Augt 1st /56
Doct. H. Fassett
Granville, O. Dear Father
You are no doubt very anxious to hear from me in regard to the recent
fire in Placerville I sent you a paper by the last mail giving full
particulars, I have lost considerable. am now building Brick on one lot
and have built a frame house, at the old stand and rented it to Harris
and Hale. Hale saved all his goods and I furnished Harris with capital
to go into equal copartnership with Hale. They have a good business and
will do well. Harris is determined to make something. you need have no
fears for him. I am settling up everything, and buying Gold dust. That
will be my only business for a few months. I am now on my way home from
San Francisco where I have been for Iron doors for the new buildings.
Saw Mr. Harker yesterday he is going to live in San Francisco. We feel
under obligations for your own and mothers Ambrotypes. Ann has not been
very well for a few weeks but her health is now improving. All the rest
well. The Vigilance Committee of San Francisco are still in session and
are supported by all law abiding citizens. Hetherington and Brace were
executed by them last Tuesday. I never saw such a time as there was in
San F- and hope circumstances never will compel such measures again.
Towns are being burned almost daily, supposed generally to be fired by
desperados, but wo be to him who is caught, in the act. A House in San
Francisco supposing me to be burned out clean offered me 5 to $10,000
worth of goods to commence again. I do not need them but fully
appreciate their kindness. If you need any thing do not hesitate to
inform me. My best love to all our family and friends shall try and
write Sarah, Jane and Mary next mail. hope to hear every mail from some
of you Your Afft Son
N. C. Fassett
I have a lame hand & cannot
write
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