Category: F. D. Kohler
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F. D. Kohler, Assayer
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Read more: F. D. Kohler, AssayerThe discovery of gold in 1848 at Sutter’s Mill spurred a great wave of migration to California. Hundreds of thousands of people traveled to the territory from around the world to strike it rich. Competition for mining stakes led to tensions among the gold seekers, often resulting in discriminatory actions toward the Chinese. Increasing competition…