Manuscripts
Robert George Byxbee letter to "Dear Sister Emma,"
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Catton, Robert. Letters to "Dear Sister"
Manuscripts
approx. 20 items. Very fragile. Some items stuck together. Some items ripping.
mssHM 68106-68147
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George Fitman letter to "dear uncle,"
Manuscripts
George Fitman writes to his otherwise unidentified uncle that he has recovered from a severe case of "tifoid fever" that came close to claiming his life. As a result, he is in a bad way, out of money and unable to work. He gives a description of San Francisco, and describes the plights and experiences of the gold miner.
mssHM 19476
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George Schuknecht letter to "Dear Brother Julian,"
Manuscripts
In this 8-page letter, George Schuknecht is describing his trip from Buffalo to Dyea, Alaska (with a stop in Seattle). He also talks briefly about his camp at Dyea near the Chilkoot Pass, the Alaskan landscape and his preparation to "start down the river" to begin mining for gold. Schuknecht and three friends were in Dyea, awaiting the arrival of some of their equipment and provisions, which had to be shipped separately from Seattle.
mssHM 70413
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Ina A. Green letter to "My Dear Sister,"
Manuscripts
In his letter to his sister, Green discusses the silver mines in Calico, CA, and also describes the Calico area. Also included with the letter is a photograph of a Death Valley twenty mule team.
mssHM 60698
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S. P. Rickard letter to "Dear Sister"
Manuscripts
Letter from S. P. Rickard to his sister in which he describes the scenery, climate, and expenses in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico.
mssHM 72271