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Folder 6, 1908-05 - 1908-06

 File — Box: MS 4-1-1
Identifier: ASL-MS 4-1-1-6

Inventory

12 letters (#55-66). May 2 letter (#55) from Cordova tells of heavy rains- Mr. Williams says for Moss to see Smith at Katalla about work or return to Cordova and work for Williams, Assistant Chief; Smith is mapping: coal land litigation slowing things up- company offices are in an old cannery in Cordova. May 3 letter (#56) mentions ALTONA being repaired and cut down one deck, will go up Copper River to Alganik before arriving at Camp 7. Cordova paper calls Katalla "the deserted village", tells of people who have come and left Katalla, describes offices of Heney in the old cannery, buildings and area May 5 letter (#57) describes trip on ALTONA: Mr. Henery is on board and trying to reach Camp 7, Mr. Wernecke expects his wife to come to Katalla as putting up cottages. May 11 letter (#58) relates that Mr. Caswell and Mr. Smith hire Moss and he writes about various people in Katalla and their work. May 24 letter (#61) letter mentions Moss has been doing some off-hours work for U.S. Surveyor, Mr. Hubbell, and Moss has been to doctor for tonsillitis. June 14 letter (#63) says rush work and late hours have taken all of Moss' time as he is alone in the general office: all 15 of Gabriel's men are camped out on the line; everyone gets along, except for the auditor, Walker, whom everyone dislikes.

Dates

  • 1908-05 - 1908-06

Extent

12 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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