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Joaquin Miller autographed handwritten letter (ALS), two pages on two separate sheets, dated May 1887, from Oakland, California. Addressed to a gentleman identified as Mr. Chester, the letter discusses Miller's return to California, his travels, his connections to Oregon, and his plans to establish a permanent home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Signed "Joaquin Miller" at the conclusion.

Miller explains that he has traveled extensively, including twice around the world, and maintains strong personal connections to Oregon. Nevertheless, he expresses his intention to settle in California, discussing his purchase of property in the Oakland area and the advantages of living near San Francisco.

The letter includes observations about the region's growth, property values, and opportunities for acquiring land. Miller mentions a tract of approximately 100 acres costing nearly $2,000 and suggests that more affordable property might be found farther from the city.

An interesting personal letter reflecting Miller's attachment to the American West and his decision to establish his home in the Oakland hills, where he would spend much of his later life.

Each sheet measures approximately 5 x 8 inches. Fine condition with light age toning.

Joaquin Miller (1837–1913), born Cincinnatus Heine Miller, was an American poet, author, and colorful literary personality known as the "Poet of the Sierras." Closely associated with the American West, he drew inspiration from his experiences in Oregon, California, and the frontier, developing a romanticized literary vision of Western landscapes and pioneer life. His best-known works include Songs of the Sierras (1871), which brought him international recognition, and Songs of the Sun-Lands (1873). Miller traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Americas before eventually settling in the Oakland hills of California, where his property, known as The Hights, became a gathering place for writers, artists, and visitors.

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