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Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1859 February 17

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 67
Scope and Contents

Letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner. Aron Heilner writes and includes an exchange receipt for 400 pounds sterling his sons have sent him. Several proposals have come in for Caroline. This letter indicates the sons are planning a visit home to Germany. Dated February 17, 1859. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1859 February 17
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Columbia steamship advertisement, 1854 December 30

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 68
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of an advertisement for the steamship "Columbia". Dated December 30, 1854. This ship is referred to in at least two of Selignmann's letters.

Dates: 1854 December 30
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1859 June 15

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 69
Scope and Contents

Letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner. Aron Heilner writes of war looms in Germany. Seligmann and Sigmund have postponed their visit to Germany. Economic hardships plague Europe. The sons in America have financial difficulties as well. Dated June 15, 1859. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1859 June 15
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1859 August 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 70
Scope and Contents

Letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner. Aron Heilner writes his memories of Sigmund's birth and tells of the destiny he foretold at that time for his son. Napoleon and Kaiser Franz Joseph have signed a peace treaty. Dated August 8, 1859. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1859 August 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1860 April 27

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 71
Scope and Contents

Letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner. Aron Heilner writes that Regina has second son. Aron has paid Max's license of exemption so he will not have to serve in the military. Sigmund and Seligmann have $12,000 in a San Francisco bank. Dated April 27, 1859. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 April 27
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Max Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1860 June 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 72
Scope and Contents

A letter from Max Heilner to Sigmund Heilner. Letter describes that Seligmann determines to travel to Germany where he will explore business opportunities there. Dated June 10, 1860. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 June 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner, 1860 July 8

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 73
Scope and Contents

Letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner and Seligmann Heilner. Aron Heilner writes that David will join Max in the same business firm in Ulm. Sigmund remains in the gold fields. Napoleon is mistrusted. Dated July 8, 1860. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 July 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Seligmann Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1860 July 10

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 74
Scope and Contents

Letter from Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner. Seligmann writes that he is soon leaving for Germany. He discusses their finances. Dated July 10, 1860. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 July 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Seligmann Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1860 July 18

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 75
Scope and Contents

Letter from Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heinler. Seligmann writes that he's taking $15,000 and a gold nugget with him in his travel to Germany. Dated July 18, 1860. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 July 18
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

Seligmann Heilner letter to Sigmund Heilner, 1860 July 20

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 6721 Series 1 Sub-Series 2 Item 76
Scope and Contents

Letter from Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner. Seligmann leaves California. Dated July 20, 1860. Includes a translation of the letter.

Dates: 1860 July 20
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 6721, Sanford Joseph Heilner and Claire Heilner Freedman collection on the Aron Heilner family / Aron Heilner family letters and documents / Heilner family letters and diaries

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