Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902 to Clara M. Miller

GLC05755.016

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GLC#
GLC05755.016-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
September 6, 1900
Author/Creator
Sherzer, Edwin B., fl. 1900-1902
Title
to Clara M. Miller
Place Written
Nome, Alaska
Pagination
6 p. : envelope Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 16 cm

Alludes to a secret; says he is "perfectly willing to wait several years as you said" and tells her that he went to Alaska, because it was the only place, a man could find work, "but it is a dogs life and you might as well be buried, no pleasure, no amusement or anything. Simply work, work, work." Mentions buying provisions in quantity.

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