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brother, Sven Peter, and Samuel Sandahl from Andover
visited us; and then through Sven Peter it was arranged
that the money he has coming to him in Sweden should
be paid to our parents, with the understanding that we
should reimburse him. Sven has written about this to
the proper parties in Sweden; and if our parents have
not seen that letter, read this letter to them.
We must let you know about the good fortune of Jonas
August. He has been mining gold in Idaho territory, and
has in cash 4,000 dollars (16,000 rixdaler) over and above
all expenses. He made all this last summer. It sounds
unbelievable, but it is true. I counted the money myself.
He intends to return the last of this month. His brother
Sven Peter will accompany him....... Jonas Peter, Johan
Gustaf, and I have decided to join their party, if we are
in good health. We have set the 29th of this month as the
date of our departure. The journey is no pleasure trip,
but full of danger, not because of its length (1,800 miles)
but on account of the wild Indians, who are as rapacious
as wolves. They kill the gold-seekers at every opportunity,
and one must be on the watch constantly while
travelling through the wilderness where they have their
haunts. But we hope the Lord will protect us on the
journey. Remember to pray for our protection. If the Lord
prospers us, it is not our intention to be selfish; we
intend to share our good fortune with our nearest ones,
our dear sisters and brothers.
It may be of interest to know how much expense is
involved in mining gold. I submit the following items. We
have bought four mules for $600, harness for $68, a wagon
for $80, covering for the wagon, tent, bed clothes,
provisions, etc., amounting in all to $950.
You ask if we hunt wild game. Yes; we certainly do.
Wild turkeys, prairie chickens, partridges, geese, and
rabbits are everywhere. Rabbits are smaller than the
species in Sweden, but there are myriads of them. You
may be sure the boys are good marksmen. We trap
partridges, but they are smaller than those at home.
Prairie chickens are exactly like the partridges in your
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