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to Clara M. Miller
2 August 1901
Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902
re: It has been 3 weeks since a boat has landed in Nome. There is a rumor that the engineers are on strike. Writes about the best native in Nome.
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9 August 1901
re: Anxious to get those letters, but the ships didn't arrived. Talks about the weather for while. But then he mentions the Senator from Seattle. Then he says "This state affairs has made it quite dull at the post office….".
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11 August 1901
re: He is very glad to have received letters from Clara. Mentions the Fourth of July two years ago. He will be by himself for a while because his brother will be going to St. Louis.
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16 August 1901
re: He thanks Clara for the article that he received. Detailed weather report. Hopes the hot spell ends in St. Louis. Asks about the Worlds Fair.
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18 August 1901
re: Writes about what is going on in St. Louis. Explains what he is going to eat for supper.
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22 August 1901
Explains the situation at the post office. Talks about the bad weather in Alaska.
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29 August 1901
re: The pictures are fine that she sent. Describes the beauty of Alaskan Mother Nature. "To night is a beautiful moon brightnight and all is still…" He mentions about inditing Mr. Wright and testifying before the grand jury.
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3 September 1901
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8 September 1901
Includes note dated 9/9 with photo of two men in front of tent with huskies.
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14 September 1901
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22 September 1901
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29 September 1901
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4 October 1901
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13 October 1901
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25 October 1901
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28 October 1901
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4 November 1901
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10 November 1901
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17 November 1901
Preparations for Thanksgiving.
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24 November 1901
Trying to sell dogs but regrets it as they are affectionate.
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30 November 1901
Describes Thanksgiving menu.
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14 December 1901
Lost his lead dog. His bad luck. Encloses small dried flowers tied with thread.
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5 January 1902
A shocking trick he played on a "native" with a batter(?).
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January 12, 1902
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January 19, 1902
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