Henry Guyer papers, 1868-1870.

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Henry Guyer papers, 1868-1870.

The bulk of the letters are from Henry Guyer to his brother Jake on quartz and silver mining and processing in the Bannack mining district of Montana Territory (WA MSS S-493). Included are an agreement between Mr. Guyer and Nathaniel E. Wood and a check. There is also an undated letter by Henry Guyer to "Dear Anna" (WA MSS S-492).

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Guyer, Jacob.

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Guyer, Henry.

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Henry Guyer was born ca. 1840. In 1860 he left Newark, New Jersey, to work as a metal craftsman in Haydenville, Massachusetts. At the start of the Civil War, he enlisted as a private in the 10th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers, which served as part of the Army of the Potomac, 1861-1862. In 1862 he received an officer's commission in the 13th Regiment, New Jersey Volunteers. He served as lieutenant and as captain of Company F, 1862-1865, during the Regiment's service in Tennessee and in Sherma...