Hello to all that may eventually read this letter,
In our attempt to go out west, we have encountered many unplanned circumstances that in effect, can be described as tragedies. We have encountered many unknown diseases that have taken the lives of loved ones young and old. Many have been starved to death, some died of hypothermia from the Rocky Mountains and other dangerous encounters within the natural mountain barrier, and the surprise Indian attacks along the way as well (462). The original idea to spread west was because of the new found term manifest destiny. We can make this our nation united we just have to try! We have witnessed history being made. We have followed the path of the up and coming rail roads as well. Through Ohio, Illinois, and other northern states. The railroads are carrying farm products and taking them back east (483). We have kind of just went all over the place with our travels. To add onto this satisfaction of curiosity, we have heard rumors of gold being struck in California! We will do everything in our power to mine for gold and share our profits with the ones who were always there for us. We have not forgotten where our home is. Once we reach the Sierra Nevada Mountains, we will get to work as hard as we can (471). While we are out there we expect there to be other job opportunities for our women other than being a mother and wife. Of course we only encourage tasteful occupations, we heard of women being hired for their cooking skills and admired and hired for their house keeping skills and managing skills (472). Most of us find that any little bit will help and why put restrictions on perfectly capable people just because they are female? We hope that you support our beliefs and desires in return we will help out back home in any way we can. Remember, this is for all of us, united!
We send our love.
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