Dear family,

I finally arrived in California. I’m so tired after a long journey. It is so beautiful here. I’m glad to be out of that wagon. I travelled for eight months straight. I had to dodge Indians on my way here. I even had to go all the way off the trail, but luckily I made it back. I got so tired of eating beans and rice the whole time I travelled. I could tell there were a lot of people ahead of me. I passed lots of belongings on the side of the trail. I even found a giant grandfather clock.

Like I said California is beautiful. I have not found much gold, but I have found a little bit. Some people here have, but not a lot of people. I wish I was back home because there’s not much gold here. So I guess I got here a little bit too late.

All I’m saying is I really miss you guys and I wish you could’ve come with me. The winter is coming. I guess I should’ve brought some warm clothes. I still haven’t figured out a place to live yet, so I am staying in a make shift tent I made. So all I’m saying is, I wish I were back home with you guys. I miss you!

All the best,

Parker    🙂