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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05755.024 Author/Creator: Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902 Place Written: Nome, Alaska Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 November 1900 Pagination: 6 p. : envelope Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

re: Doing both of their assessment work. Detailed weather reports and very detailed daily activities (how they catch fish). Mentioned little about an election in the place where he works. "They did have little election for corporation up here…" Describes the beautiful night.

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

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