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Folder 7, 1908-07 - 1908-08

 File — Box: MS 4-1-1
Identifier: ASL-MS 4-1-1-7

Inventory

11 letters (#67-77). Moss interested in finding work in the East, July 21 letter (#69) mentions earning $125/month from Katalla Company and discusses various job possibilities, Mr. Eccles and a party of coal owners and mining engineers in Katalla for a week. August 5 letter (#71) relates Moss' travels to Strawberry Point on a survey, where he ran the transit, did more mapping and developed film for Mr. Davis; town is dead, saloons closing, and only one restaurant still open, with many stores closed. August 6 letter (#72) tells of rains which may decimate the terrible multitudes of bugs--Moss has cheesecloth over windows and tent about his head; going with Mr. Smith into the coal country. August 15 letter (#74) reveals Mr. Hawkins said everything to close down for two years or until there is a satisfactory understanding with coal owners; all is to be taken to Cordova except for a few watchmen and engineers, Moss can stay until December 1 at least, August 16 letter (#76) mentions general opinion that coal owners refuse to Pay for a long haul to Cordova and possibility of Rodgers coming in with another outfit. August 23 letter (#77) says Mr. Bennett and his gang are going to make surveys for Clark Davis and his company; Moss gets letter from Mr. Daugherty in the East, asking lowest wage he would consider for a job and would give him the next opening.

Dates

  • 1908-07 - 1908-08

Extent

11 Sheets

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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