Cyrus A. Holman letters, 1861-1862

File — Box: 5, Folder: 16

Identifier: MSS 782 Series 8

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Scope and Contents

Letters to Holman in unspecified locations--possibly St. Louis--regarding his [assaying and mercantile?] business and the prospects of bettering himself as a prospector; written by colleagues, miners, friends and family giving news of life in the gold, silver, and quartz mining regions--and life enroute thereto--of Colorado and Idaho in 1861-62, including direct comparisons of the two areas. Locations described include California Gulch, Hamilton, and Tarryall District in Colorado, and Virginia City and Nevada City in Idaho Territory. Correspondents are: George W. Newkirk, [G.?] M. Lechner, Albert Mathews, Harvey Holman and W. I Holman. 6 items.

Dates

1861-1862

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

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