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.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund reports that he has found gold. Date June 25, 1865.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. The family in Germany is excited that Sigmund has found gold. Dated July 1, 1865.

Transcription of a newspaper article. The "Oregon Sentinel" reports that Sigmund is crushing eight tons of rock per day, each day earning $285.00. Dated October 14, 1865.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmund and Seligmann Heilner. Aron notes that Sigmund has "gone North." He has gone to Little Dalles in Washington State to hunt for a new gold mine. Dated May 13, 1866.

Map of Washington state with Little Dalles circled. Dated after 1900.

Background history of enormous swindle experienced by Sigmund and Seligmann. Dated after 1970.

Transcription of a letter from Aron Heilner to Sigmand and Seligmann Heilner. Sigmund and Seligmann's mine has failed, debts remain unpaid. Seligmann goes to California, Sigmund to Little Dalles, Washington. Sigmund turned to peddling goods. Dated June 1, 1866.