Title: Autograph Letter Signed by Andrew Markley, to James F. Reed of Donner Party fame, asking for a job Author: Markley, Andrew L. Place: Jackson Creek, CA Publisher: Date: Sept. 1st, 1850 Description: One page, on 1st page of 4-page lettersheet, addressed with Sacramento postmark on p.4. 23.2x19.5 cm. (9¼x7¾"). Markley writes to James Reed, one of the organizers of the ill-fated Donner Party who preceded the other members across the Sierra and returned with the relief expedition, then established himself as a businessman in San Jose. "Dear Sir, Although not personally acquainted with you I take the liberty through the recommendation of my father... of addressing you. I cam across the plains this season, and lost my team and outfit, and find the mines much poorer than I expected. My father gave me a letter to you...I left it with some things at Hangtown some 70 miles from here. My object is to get your advice as you have been long in this country. If I could get something in the shape of a clerkship it would suit me..." Lot Amendments Condition: A few neat repairs, paper remnants along left margin, very good. Item number: 214999
Title: Autograph Letter Signed by Andrew Markley, to James F. Reed of Donner Party fame, asking for a job Author: Markley, Andrew L. Place: Jackson Creek, CA Publisher: Date: Sept. 1st, 1850 Description: One page, on 1st page of 4-page lettersheet, addressed with Sacramento postmark on p.4. 23.2x19.5 cm. (9¼x7¾"). Markley writes to James Reed, one of the organizers of the ill-fated Donner Party who preceded the other members across the Sierra and returned with the relief expedition, then established himself as a businessman in San Jose. "Dear Sir, Although not personally acquainted with you I take the liberty through the recommendation of my father... of addressing you. I cam across the plains this season, and lost my team and outfit, and find the mines much poorer than I expected. My father gave me a letter to you...I left it with some things at Hangtown some 70 miles from here. My object is to get your advice as you have been long in this country. If I could get something in the shape of a clerkship it would suit me..." Lot Amendments Condition: A few neat repairs, paper remnants along left margin, very good. Item number: 214999
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