In Nevada and Alaska, 1884.

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In Nevada and Alaska, 1884.

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Dictation; early life in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Missouri; mercantile experiences in Salt Lake City, 1849-1854; business activities in California, especially at Marysville, and from 1860 at Carson City and Austin; Nevada Territorial Treasurer and member of two constitutional conventions; at Austin; with the U.S. expedition to Alaska, 1867; at Sitka till 1871. Comments on military and U.S. Commissioners, the transfer of sovereignty, social and economic conditions in Alaska, return to Nevada, 1871; life at Unionville, and election as governor, 1878.

Originals : 20 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (23 exposures) : negative (Rich. 112:13) and positive.

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