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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06573.01 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection of six letters from Sarah to her husband Everett |
| Title | Sarah to Everett regarding her health, the gold rush in California and how much she misses him |
| Date | 1-4 January 1849 |
| Author | Sarah (fl. 1849-1850) |
| Recipient | [?], Everett |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Writes to her friend in Middleborough, Massachusetts, about her improving health, the new year, and wishing he were at home with her. Wishes she had psychic ability so she would always know what he was doing. Scolds him for his lack of correspondence and wonders if a certain woman has been occupying his time. Assures him that she will not be going sleigh riding with Mr. G any time soon. Discusses James and Lori (possibly a brother and sister-in-law) and his plans to mine gold in California. Wonders if Everett will get "gold fever" and move even further away for an even longer period of time. Implores him for longer letters. Includes a verse on page 3 verso. Written on blue paper. |
| Subjects | Woman Author Women's History Health and Medical Holidays and Celebrations Gold Rush American West Love Letters Marriage |
| People | Sarah (fl. 1849-1850) Everett (fl. 1849-1850) |
| Place written | South Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |