Dictation from Ivan Petroff : typescript, 1884.

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Dictation from Ivan Petroff : typescript, 1884.

Information on hunting of sea lions and sea otters; the dome of the Greek church at Sitka; Russian motives in selling Alaska; establishment of the Greek Church there; attitude of the inhabitants toward the sale of Alaska and the American succession; and transfer of the property of the Russian American Company.

Originals : 5 leaves ; 32 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (6 exposures) : negative (Rich. 113:18-114:13) and positive.

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