Transcription of a letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner. Sigmund and Henry Friedman have ended their freight forwarding business. Dated April 20, 1861.

Transcription of a letter from Heilner to Sigmund Heilner. Sigmund and Seligmann give another gold nugget plus other funds for their sister's dowry and wedding. Value of gift is $2600.00. Dated September 24, 1861.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund Heilner. Sigmund returns to Althouse to reclaim his store as the buyers have defaulted on their payments. Dated February 14, 1862.

Transcription of a letter from Heilner family to Sigmund Heilner. Another check for 1,979 pounds 3/4 shillings ($10,000) is sent to and received by Aron who promises to invest it. Photcopy of check included with transcription. Dated March 19, 1862.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Once again, Sigmund and Seligmann are together in Althouse. Dated September 8, 1862.

Transcription of letters from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund and Seligmann request Aron to send $5000.00 of their money back to them. Dated January 14, 1863.

Transcription of a letter from Max Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Max, Seligmann and Sigmund's brother, is using his brother's money to start a business. This letter also shows Sigmund is interested in starting a bank. Dated April 27, 1863.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund and Seligmann have not lost their lust for mining. Dated June 25, 1863.

Letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund and Seligmann seems to be experiencing bright prospects in their gold mining. Dated July 24, 1863.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. The Althouse store sells again. The sons are investing heavily in gold mining. A copy of a stock certificate from their California Enterprise Mine is shown. Dated September 27, 1863.