Gesche Döscher (Wehland)

Hinrich Wehland

Carsten Peters

Ernst Dreyer

Elise Luters

W. Oldenburg

Herman Bahrs

M. J. O'Conner

A. Haynam

John Döscher

William Laith

John Dreyer

Anna Döscher (Dreyer)

Eliese Müller (Dreyer)

Diedrick Müller

Heilner family letter to Seligmann Heilner, August 15, 1854

Letter from Heilner family to Seligmann Heilner, dated August 15, 1854. Aron Heilner worries about the dangerous conditions of the American West. Regina needs dowry money that must come from Seligmann and Sigmund. Urspringen experiences a dreadful...

Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner, July 24, 1854

Letter from Seligmann Heilner to his brother, Sigmund Heilner, dated July 24, 1854. In this letter Seligmann notes that he has been in California for five years, indicating he was a "49'er."

Seligmann Heilner to Sigmund Heilner, June 24, 1854

Letter from Seligmann Heilner to his brother, Sigmund Heilner, dated June 24, 1854. Seligmann promises Sigmund a better life in California than in Washington, D.C. and urges Sigmund to join him.

Aron Heilner to Sigmund Heilner, April 29, 1854

Letter from Aron Heilner to his son Sigmund Heilner, dated April 29, 1854. Aron Heilner is puzzled by the circumstances of his son, Seligmann Heilner, in California. Aron suggests that Seligmann join Sigmund in Washington, D.C.

Heilner family letter to Sigmund Heilner, April 16, 1854

Letter from Aron Heilner to his son Sigmund Heilner, dated April 16, 1854. Aron encourages Sigmund to learn English, patience, honesty and the ways of American business.