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Writes to his wife Clara about his experiences during the Alaska gold rush, many of the letters from Nome.

GLC05755

to Clara M. Miller

re: Describing the scenery and the mood like the houses that covered are with heavy snow, Indian creeks that are streaming down the bay.

GLC05755.001

to Clara M. Miller

re: The moment he arrived, he didn't see any sign of life. But then later he saw 200 Indians and 25 whites and they were his roommates.

GLC05755.002

to Clara M. Miller

re: Very descriptive about the scenery around him--is ship journey, Russian Orthodox Church ceremony with Indian boy choir. Encounters with some Indians

GLC05755.003

to Clara M. Miller

re: Describing the view; explaining his job. He misses her and everyone else. He'll be home soon.

GLC05755.004

to Clara M. Miller

Red ink, and written recto only. re: Daily activities on the boat and off the boat. Wrote about the animals(skin), roommates(seasick), Indians and the scenery (Monarch Island, glacier).

GLC05755.005

to Clara M. Miller

re: Gives A to Z, descriptions on the city of Nome. And how things are there.

GLC05755.006

to Clara M. Miller

written recto only. re: Wrote about how, he and his roommates got settled in the woods. What they did all day (played roulette, climbed, haunted). How much he getting paid.

GLC05755.007

to Clara M. Miller

re: Newsy letter from his wife. Talks about his sister and brother and how they are. And a company where his brother works in. All of sudden, Talks about Gods and stuff. But then later talks about some dog which supposed to make Clara jealous.

GLC05755.008

to Clara M. Miller

re: S. Newman Sherzer (writing for his brother, who has traveled to Port Safety) intends to stay in Alaska for two more weeks. A mention about the weather says it is fine. Hopes the [street]car strike is over so he can sympathize with Miss Eva.

GLC05755.009