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Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902 to Clara M. Miller

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05755.025 Author/Creator: Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902 Place Written: Nome, Alaska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 November 1900 Pagination: 9 p. : envelope ; 23.2 x 15.1 cm. Order a Copy

re: States that coldest day was couple of days before he wrote this letter and it was bad for him. Despite the very cold weather he's been comfortable with everything. Detailed weather report. Describes the sheltered feeling that he is having. And also shares his dream that has having too.

Sherzer, Edwin B. (Edwin Berger), 1874-1955

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