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Letter 1: William P. Jones to Sam, Grass Valley

Letter from William P. Jones to Sam detailing his travels, contact information, and the political climate

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Letter 2: William P. Jones to his parents. Virginia, California

Letter from William P. Jones to his parents describing his work in mining and his expenses for food, housing, and mining supplies.

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Letter 3: William P. Jones to his parents. Virginia, California

Letter from William P. Jones to his parents describing his success in mining in Virginia, California, as well as excitement over dissolving of the Union.

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Letter 4: William P. Jones to S.E. Roberts. Virginia, California

Letter from William P. Jones to Mr. S.E. Roberts describing

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Letter 6, William P. Jones to his father. Hassampa Walkers Diggins.

Letter from William P. Jones to his father, Porter Jones, describing his enjoyment living in a beautiful setting and mining with a good group of men. He also explains that while others had experienced...

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Letter 5: William P. Jones to his father. Aurora, Nevada Territory

Letter from William P. Jones to his father, Porter Jones, describing his plans to go to Mexico to explore some very rich mines.

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Letter 8: Letter from Joseph C. Lennon to W.P. Jones [Porter Jones], father...

Letter from Joseph P. Lennon to the father of W.P. Jones, describing his relationship and work with W.P. Jones, his death, and that he would be buried with Masonic Honors.

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Letter 9: Dr. J.T. Alsap to Porter Jones. Prescott, Arizona Territory

Letter from Dr. J.T. Alsap to Porter Jones explaining that the remains of his son, W.P. Jones, had been placed in a coffin and that he had been buried with Masonic honors.

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Letter 7: Dr. J.T. Alsap to Porter Jones. Prescott, Arizona Territory

Letter from Dr. J.T. Alsap to Porter Jones announcing the death of his son, William P. Jones. The letter describes Jones' death as being the result of an attack by local Native Americans.

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