Letter : to Henry Cummins / by William P. Gardner, 1862 Apr 2.

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Letter : to Henry Cummins / by William P. Gardner, 1862 Apr 2.

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The letter describes conditions in the Salmon River gold mines during the winter and spring following their discovery.

2 p. (in 2 folders) ; 32 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8012342

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Cummins, Henry, 1840-

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Henry Cummins came to Oregon in 1853 with his father William M. Cummins and settled in Lane County, near Eugene. He attended school and worked on his father's farm, in the Eugene bookstore, and at the People's Press of Eugene. In 1861, he joined Dr. A. W. Patterson on the geographical survey of northeastern Oregon. He worked in the printing office of the State Republican, moved to Salem in 1862, was appointed assistant clerk of the House of Representatives, and studied law in Lafayette and Salem...

Gardner, William F.

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William P. Gardner settled in Lane County, Oregon in 1853. He was at Oro Fino, Idaho in 1861 and at the Salmon River mines in 1862. From the description of Letter : to Henry Cummins / by William P. Gardner, 1862 Apr 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127582 ...