The
Fassett Letters - Letter #99
One
sheet of blue, lined paper 7¾ x 9¾”
Date:
Aug 11, 1862
Place: San Francisco
From: Noah
Chittenden Fassett
To: Mrs. C.H. Fassett
San
Frano Augt 11th/62
Mrs C. H.
Fassett
Granville Ohio My Dear
mother It has been sometime
since we have heard from any of you and we are all anxious to hear but
think it probable it is the fault of the mails. I sent by the Steamer
leaving to day a paper containing a full account of the burning of the
Steamship Golden Gate hence for Panama. it is a sad affair and casts a
gloom over the entire community as nearly everybody lost acquaintances
and many friends. I had several acquaintances on board two of whom were
lost. I was at Pacheco a few days ago found all well. Ann I thought
looking better than common all the balance very healthy had a ride with
Harris after “Nellie”
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second side.
She is in
good condition. drives finely and I presume she likes California firstrate as she said
nothing to the contrary. have had nothing lately from Jane or Sarah and
they both indebted for letters. Wm Knox was just here and told me Lewis
had lost his little girl with sore throat (oldest I think) Our business
pretty fair now but we expect it to be better in a few days when wheat
begins to come in freely. I hope you are all well and getting along
nicely. How does John get along with the Farm. Shall expect to hear
from him by the next Steamer should have by that time an
acknowledgement of receipt of the money I sent him We are now looking
hourly and anxiously for news from the Army under McLellan
we think it will be good news too. my best Love to all
Your afft son
Chittenden
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