Returning to California soon. Uncle Joseph did not take promissory note from him for debt. Hopes to send money within 2-3 months if he has no more bills to pay. Describes Onion Valley. Prospects for miners are better than ever before in California.
Supplies are cheap.
Wishes he could send money now, attributes lack of it to his bad luck. Hotel in Onion Valley closed until spring. Sending 18 ounces of gold dust. Partner going home for winter, he has no plans yet. Write him at Sacramento City.