Abstract Manuscript letter written by Rienzi Hopkins, a lawyer, and former California senator, to Stueben Jenkins, a lawyer, historian, and former Pennsylvania state representative. Letter discusses some California highlights, including local elections, treasury notes, weather, visiting California, practicing law, and mining practices and regulations. He comments that the miners may begin to move towards Brigham Young's territory. Rienzi responds to Jenkins' request for "Indian relics" and will try...