The full content of this document is only available to subscribing institutions. More information can be found via www.amdigital.co.uk
If you believe you should have access to this document, click here to Login.
| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC05245.37 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of letters of Charles Horsfall |
| Title | Charles G. Horsfall to My dear boys and girl regarding their health, last year's strikes, his birthday and his future plans |
| Date | 11 September 1907 |
| Author | Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Thinks Owen should do some "rusticating" and worries about his nosebleeds. Thinks last year's strikes are affecting the gold output and that individual mining is coming to an end. He is glad Uncle Jesse Knight is taking care of the holdings. Regrets to hear of Heywood's death. Reminds Ed to be "Johnny-on-the-spot" regarding work. Mentions he just had a birthday and is 48. Gives the boys college and nutrition advice. Discusses a cinnamon dog he bought for his team. Speculates about his plans after Alaska. Says the Guggenheims have their "claws" everywhere. |
| Subjects | Alaska Gold Rush Frontiers and Exploration Diet and Nutrition Pets Transportation Finance Children and Family Health and Medical Mining Death Holidays and Celebrations Education |
| People | Horsfall, Charles G. (fl. 1900-1910) |
| Place written | Nome, Alaska |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Additional Information | Writes to his children and wife about Klondike gold fields, mining, life in Alaska, Mormons, and the 1906 election. Horsfall was a Mormon. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |
| Civil War: Recipient Relationship | Son Daughter |