(Sierra) Downieville, California, Nov. 14. Large typeset cds with "10" manuscript rate marking on folded letter to Philadelphia, letter is headed "Downieville Nov 8th 1852" and is from a miner who reports that "I had a good claim on the south fork of the Yuba which I sold for $500. The reason I sold was I was afraid of the river raising and tearing everything away. Since that I have bought in the Downieville Tunnel Co. for $800…." and "I think I will work here for some time. As you say a rolling stone gathers no moss and a travelling miner gathers no dust.", Extremely Fine rarely found with this clear strike of postmark. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)