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Charles A. Goodwin letter to Jennie M. Goodwin

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Description: Letter from Charles A. Goodwin to his wife Jennie M. Goodwin, sent from Port Townsend, Washington, while Charles was en route to the Klondike. He begins by describing the harbor at Port Townsend, where he is waiting for the ship Alki to arrive. He also writes of boastful local gold miners who spoke of the ease of making a fortune in Alaska, notes that he is well equipped with cold-weather gear, and asks after his children. He briefly mentions his fears of being unsuccessful, but is ultimately optimistic about his future mining prospects.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1897, May 5.
Call number: mssHM 78064
Creator: Goodwin, Charles A(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from PBA Galleries Auction, Sale 505, Lot 2, April 25, 2013.
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H.M. Goodwin letter to Mary Cooper

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This letter is written by H. M. Goodwin, a woman living in San Diego, California, to her friend Mary Cooper. In the letter she discusses politics in both San Diego and the United States in general, stating that "in my opinion a woman can do anything, and we'd best elect one President of these not too United States." Goodwin also talks about dressmaking as both she and Cooper make dresses.

mssHM 68328

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Autobiography of the Hon. Goodwin Wharton: typescript

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This typed transcription of Goodwin's autobiography, from the original in the British Library, was made in preparation for Kent Clark's biography of Goodwin Wharton. It was done by J. Kent Clark and Carol Pearson, probably before 1972.

mssHM 72945 (Volumes 1-7)

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A. M. Allen letter

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In this letter, Townsend is asking Allen to send him maps of various places in New York State that he needs for some of his writings. He gives Allen his address in New York City.

mssHM 79166

Orderly book of Nathaniel Goodwin, 1778-1780, (bulk 1778, Aug. -- Dec.)

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Regimental orders, muster rolls, pay abstracts, weekly returns, communications, memorials, etc. of Nathaniel Goodwin's command. Also, some copies of communications from Gerrish's headquarters, including the "Orders issued at Winter Hill, Nov. 8, 1778," "Copy of Orders to That Captain Commanding Each Division of German Troops, Cambridge, Nov. 8, 1778," signed by Nathaniel Goodwin, a copy of the letter from William Heath to Jacob Gerrish (Boston, Nov. 1, 1778), "Rout of the German Troops from Cambridge to Enfield drawing 4 days provisions on Marching," signed by James Richardson," "Rout of the British Troops from Rutland to Enfield drawing 4 days provisions on March," miscellaneous diary entries, and Goodwin's letters to Nathaniel Heath, Benjamin Beals, Abram Washburn, and other officers in his detachment, chiefly regarding settling the companies' accounts. (1779-1780). Item contains 61 leaves in bound volume.

mssHM 68484

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J.F. Stacy letter to J.A. Stacy

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In this letter addressed to "Father and Mother," J.F. Stacy writes that he is in Los Angeles, working for a company involved with mining operations. He considers his prospects favorable, and thinks he may stay longer than his initial two years. Includes two copies of facsimile of letter.

mssHM 35256

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Letter and notes of Charles Lyell

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The letter by Lyell is to an unknown addressee ("Sir") and is dated 1866, October 15, and was written from London. In this letter he is talking about a new, 10th edition of his book Principles of geology that is going to be released soon. He also mentions his "amended climate theory." HM 79867.

mssHM 79867-79868

Charles A. Goodwin letter to Jennie M. Goodwin

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