Alaska Gold Fields. Letter From The Secretary Of War Transmitting, In Response To Resolution Of The Senate Of December 9, 1897, Report Of Capt. P. H. Ray, Eighth United States Infantry, And Lieut. W. P. Richardson Relative To The Condition Of Affairs In The Alaska Gold Fields

P. H. AND R. A. ALGER RAY

Publication: Government Printing Office, 1897, Washington, 1879

First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, 14 pp. Senate Document No. 14, 55th Congress, 2d Session. Describes the urgent need for food of American citizens at Dawson and suggests the best routes for relief. Includes letters by Ray from St. Michael and Fort Yukon describing the conditions of the population and the status of ice conditions and navigation on the Yukon River, as well as letters from committees in Portland and Tacoma requesting that aid be sent to Alaska. From the library of former California State Librarian, Gary Kurutz. Small (dime size), old water stain to top edge that gradually diminishes by page 6, else a very good copy.

Inventory Number: 53157