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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY - ST. MICHAEL] WILSON, James M.

[Original File Copy of the Autograph Letter Signed by James Wilson, Superintendent of the Alaska Commercial Co.’s Station in St. Michael to the Head Office in San Francisco, With a Detailed Report of the Navigation on the Yukon River During the Stampede Year of the Klondike Gold Rush].

St. Michael, Alaska: 16 September 1897. Quarto (ca. 27x20,5 cm or 10 ¾ x 8 in). Four leaves of watermarked.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA - JUNEAU] KENNEDY, W. W.

[Original Autograph Letter Written on Printed Letterhead of the Juneau’s “Circle City Hotel” by an Alaskan Gold Miner, with Notes about Hard Living and Working in Juneau in Winter].

Juneau, Alaska: 11 January 1899. Quarto (ca. 27,5x21 cm or 10 ¾ x 8 ¼ in). Two leaves of watermarked.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA - KENAI PENINSULA – GOLD RUSH] WISWELL, George E. (1852-1938)

[Historically Significant Private Archive Documenting the Experiences of a Gold Prospector during the Kenai Peninsula Gold Rush (1895-98); the Archive Consists of Wiswell’s Pocket “Excelsior” Diary with over 60 Pages of Entries; Two “Notices of Location” for the Claims in the Turnagain Arm Mining District, Two Related Power of Attorney...

Diary: ca. 12,5x8 cm (4 ¾ x 3 ¼ in). Standard pocket full calf “Excelsior” diary with a closing flap.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA - KODIAK ISLAND – GOLD MINING] LASCY, Albert (ca. 1827-1917)

[Collection of Two Extensive Autograph Letters Signed by a Gold Miner and Surveyor Albert Lascy, Giving a Detailed Account of His Gold Exploration near Karluk, Uyak and Uganik Bays on the Northern Kodiak Island].

1) Kodiak, Kodiak Island, 25 August 1893. Quarto (ca. 25x19 cm or 9 ¾ x 7 ½ in). 6 pp.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA - SITKA - BARANOF CASTLE] HALEY, Julia E. (1868-1943)

[Original Autograph Letter Signed by Julia Haley, Daughter of Noted Sitka Pioneer and Miner Nicholas Haley, Giving an Eye-Witness Account of Burning of Sitka’s Baranof Castle on March 17, 1894].

Sitka, Alaska: 1 August 1894. One and half Octavo bifolium leaves (ca. 20x12,5 cm or 8 x 4 ¾ in).....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY - UNALASKA]

[Original Autograph Letter Signed by “Frank” to His Mother, Mentioning ACC’s Steamship “Dora,” USRC “Corwin” and Its Search for USS “Jeannette” in the Bering Sea, Unalaska’s Sunsets, “Corwin” Capturing a Small Schooner Selling Liquor to the Indians,” etc.]

“Ounalaska Station”, Alaska: 18th July 1880, “Sunday eve – 9 o’clk.”. Quarto (ca. 26,5x20 cm or 10 ¼ x 7.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA – PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND] McELDOWNEY, George Armistead (1876-1960)

[Original Autograph Letter Signed with a Detailed Account of the U.S. Government Triangulation and Hydrographic Survey in the Eastern Prince William Sound in Summer 1902; With the Original Envelope].

Camp Rocky Point, Prince William Sound, Alaska: 16 July 1902. Quarto (ca. 25x19,5 cm or 9 ¾ x 7 ¾.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - ALASKA – SHUMAGIN PACKING COMPANY] SMITH, W[illiam]. D.

[Collection of Three Original Autograph Letters Signed by W.D. Smith, Owner of the “Shumagin Packing Company” in the Chignik Bay (Alaska Peninsula), Addressed to His Agents in San Francisco and Discussing Financial Operations and Shipping of Supplies and Canned Salmon].

Karluck [sic!], 25 May 1889; Chignik Bay, 27 July 1889 and 16 August 1890. In all three leaves with 5.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CALIFORNIA & OREGON] EASTMAN, George L. (1833-1905)

[Original Autograph Letter Signed by a Young Californian Farmer to His Mother, Talking about Spring Drought in His Area and the Latest Events of the Rouge River War in Oregon; With the Original Envelope].

At home [Tehama, California]: 11 March 1856. Octavo (ca. 23x19 cm or 9 x 7 ½ in). 4 pp. Brown.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CALIFORNIA - COLOMA] CHALMERS, Alexander (1842-1925)

[Historically Significant Original Autograph Letter Signed by a Canadian Immigrant to the Gold Rush Town of Coloma, Addressed to his Female Friend – a Canadian Teacher and a Member of a Good Templars Lodge, Mentioning the Fenian Invasion, Dry Goods Business in Coloma and Placerville, and His Involvement in the...

Coloma, California: 14 August 1866. Octavo (ca. 20x12 cm or 7 ¾ x 4 ¾ in). 7 pp. Brown ink.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CALIFORNIA - COSUMNES RIVER] AVERILL, Wales (1836-1896)

[Original Autograph Letter Signed and Addressed to his Mother and signed “Wales Averill, the Wanderer,” Talking about His Time Working on a Bachelor's Ranch in the Cosumnes River Valley, Where "Womens’ Wages Higher Than Mens,’ and Men were Milking Cows and Learning how to “Cook, Wash and Sew as well...

Cosumnes, Sacremento [sic!] Co., Cal. 4 February 185[9?]. Quarto (ca. 25x20 cm or 9 ¾ x 7 ¾ in). 3.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CALIFORNIA – HUMBUG CREEK GOLD MINING] GRAY, Stephen H.

[Autograph Letter Signed to His Wife Rowena, Talking About His Gold Mining at the Humbug Creek (Siskyou County, Northern California), with the Details of Sluicing Operations, Notes about the Local Mail Service, His New Cat, and Expressive Passages Reassuring in His Love and Fidelity].

Humbug Creek, CA: 15 March 1863?]. Quarto bifolium (ca. 25x20 cm). 5 pp. Brown ink on blueish watermarked laid paper.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CALIFORNIA – SAN FRANCISCO]

[Original Autograph Letter Signed by a California Gold Miner, Sharing his Thoughts about Hardships in the “Land of Golden Dreams” and the Democrat Presidential Candidate Franklin Pierce].

San Francisco: 1 September 1852. Quarto (ca. 25,5x19,5 cm or 10 x 7 ¾ in). 3 pp. Brown ink on.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CANADA - CRIMEAN WAR] MEREDITH, Edmund Allen (1817-1898)

[Autograph Letter Signed “Meredith” to James McFesters, the Mayor of Bowmanville, Regarding Russian Guns Captured During the Crimean War and Transferred to Canada].

Toronto: Secretary's Office, 19 May 1859. Folio (ca. 33x20,5 cm). 2 pp., with an integral blank leaf. Brown ink on.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CANADA - MONTREAL] CHARLAND, Louis (1772-1813); CHABOILLER, Louis (1766-1813); RICHARDSON, John (1755?-1831)

[Manuscript Signed Document in French of Charland’s Request for Payment of his Salary at the District of Montreal and Signed by Him, and two Justices of Peace, Chaboiller and Richardson].

[Montreal, at the weekly session of the District de Montreal], 10-11 June 1800. Folio (ca. 32,5x20 cm). 1 p., with.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - CANADA - UPPER] STUART, Rev. John (1740-1811).

[Autograph Letter Signed "Jn. Stuart" to His Son, James Stuart, then Personal Secretary of Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada Sir Robert Milnes].

Kingston [Upper Canada]: 8 November 1803. Folio (ca. 32,5x20 cm). 1 p. (with three lines on verso). Brown ink on.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - COLORADO] DYNES, Joseph (Canadian, 1825-1897).

[Sepia Watercolour and Ink Painting:] Mount of the Holy Cross, Colorado - Drawn from Nature by J. Dynes. Quebec V.C. [Canada].

1879. Mounted on period board with manuscript title on recto and verso. One small spot mildly rubbed, otherwise a very.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - IDAHO GOLD RUSH] ROBINSON, D.H.

[Autograph Letter Signed by a Gold Miner in the Idaho Territory, Describing His Prospecting on the Salmon and Lemhi Rivers and at the Boise Basin near Idaho City].

Idaho City, I.Ty. 11 February 1867. Octavo bifolium & additional single Octavo leaf (ca. 19x14,5 cm). 5 pp. Brown ink.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - IOWA – FARMERS & SUFFRAGETTES] GLASPEY, Joseph Holliday (1819-1900) & GLASPEY/REBBEKE, Mary Jane “Jennie” (1857-1927)

[Autograph Letter Signed by an Iowa Farmer, Talking about the Women’s Rights Movement in Iowa, His Corn Fields, Prices for the Agricultural Produce, Joking about His Wife’s Weight and Quoting his Son’s “Scalawagerous” Poem About Spanking; With a Letter From his 13-Year Old Daughter Jenny, Talking About School, Farm Work...

Marshall County, Iowa: 4 June 1870. Folio bifolium (ca. 31,5x19 cm). 4 pp. Brown ink on lined laid paper. Written.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - MEXICAN WAR] MCCALL, Mary Dickinson.

[Autograph Letter Signed Mary Dickinson McCall to her renowned brother George McCall in the 4th Infantry care of the quartermaster in New Orleans, Recounting his Recent Heroism.]

Philadelphia: 15 June [1846]. Quarto (ca. 27 x 21cm). Five Pages. Brown ink on light blue very thin wove paper.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR] FOSTER, Charles Warren (1830-1904)

[Autograph Letter Signed by Charles W. Foster, an 18-Year Old Serviceman of the Corps of Engineers, Written in Mexico City in the Last Weeks of the Mexican-American War].

Cassa de Correa, City of Mexico: 7 April 1848. Quarto bifolium (ca. 24,5x19,5 cm). 4 pp. Brown ink on watermarked.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - NEVADA TERRITORY] SALOMON, Leon

[Autograph Letter Signed from the Nevada Mining Town Virginia City, Mentioning Aurora (once a Gold and Silver Boomtown, but now a Ghost Town)) and Several of its Citizens, Including A.M. or C.D. Wingate, Joe Coddington and Francis Garesche].

Virginia City: 15 November 1864. Quarto (ca. 25x19 cm). 2 pp. Brown ink on lined laid paper, blind stamp “Pacific.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - NIAGARA FALLS] WALTON, Frederic E.

[Album with Twenty-one Original Watercolours Signed "F.E.W." and Titled:] Sketches in the United States of America and Canada.

ca. 1892. Quarto (27 x 24). With 21 monochrome mounted watercolours ca. 12.5 x 24.5cm (5 x 9.5 in.). Period.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - OREGON - BRITISH COLUMBIA (FRASER RIVER GOLD RUSH)]

[Early Interesting Atmospheric Letter from an American Fortune-Seeker in Oregon, Written at the End of the First Year of the Fraser River Gold Rush; the Author Dissuades the Addressee From Mining of the Fraser River, Calling the Rush a “Humbug” and a “Specklation among the Steam Boat Men,” and Mentions...

Dayton (Oregon): 27 November 1858. Octavo (ca. 20,5x16 cm). 2 pp. Brown ink on laid paper, written in a legible.....

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[NORTH AMERICA - OREGON] GUYLES, R.B.

[Interesting Autograph Letter Written by R.B. Guyles, an Emigrant to the Oregon City Talking about His Experience in the City, Plans to go to the Walla Walla Mines, Local Climate etc.].

Oregon City: 25 June 1850. Large Octavo (ca. 25x19,5 cm). A bifolium, written on two pages and addressed on the.....

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