Watkins, George S (ca. 1837-1941). Historically Interesting Original Letter by George Watkins, Montana’s Pioneer Gold Miner and Farmer, Writing to his Sister in Hainesville (now Parkland), IL, Talking about the Brand-New Gold Diggings on Snake River and a “Very Steady” Former “Negro” Slave Striking it Rich; also with Notes about the Overall Scarcity of Money and his Early Farming Activities. Virginia City, Montana: 4 March 1869.