Frederick L. Rockwood papers, 1877.

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Frederick L. Rockwood papers, 1877.

Letter sent from Sitka, Alaska, dated August 20, 1877, to "Gib" J. Gibson Winnen, in Philadelphia from Lt. Rockwood who was serving on the U.S. Revenue Steamer Thomas Corwin, sent to Sitka in August 1877 when U.S. Treasury department agents expressed fears that the Tlingit Indians would attack the settlement after Army troops left Alaska in June. Letter describes Alaska and activities in Sitka. Also included is one envelope, one carte de visite, and one calling card.

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Alaska State Library

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Winnen, J. Gibson.

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Rockwood, Frederick L.

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Corwin (Ship)

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United States. Revenue-Cutter Service

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