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Johnson, James E., fl. 1850 to Charry Johnson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05527.04 Author/Creator: Johnson, James E., fl. 1850 Place Written: Panama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 December to 17 December 1850 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 26.9 cm, Width: 20.9 cm Order a Copy

Written on board the Antelope. Writes to his wife describing the ships in the bay and traveling up the Chagres River but changes tone to discuss gold. Mentions overloaded boats capsizing and men drowning. Encloses an account for publication, or intends for Charry to publish this letter, as per postscript.

Johnson, James E., fl. 1850
Johnson, Charry, fl. 1850

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