It is a primary source because the letters are an immediate, first-hand account of the topic (war).
Answer:
they were searching for gold
Explanation:
During the Gold Rush of 1849, tens of thousands of people flocked to California to seek their fortunes mining gold. It was the largest migration in United States history.
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<span>Antonio, Prospero's brother, hired some guys to kill him and his daughter, Miranda. However, when it came time to do so they couldn't bring themselves to do it. The hired hands set Propero and Miranda a sail on a boat. That is when they come upon the island. They disembark. Prospero creates a storm causing the thought he and his daughter parished in the storm.</span>