1866 Montana Gold Rush Letter White's Gulch M.T.

1866 Montana Gold Rush Autograph Letter by a gold prospector at White's Gulch, M.T. (Montana Territory). An extraordinary, historically significant manuscript letter written from the peak of the Montana Gold Rush, offering a raw, unvarnished first- hand account of the devastating winter floods of 1865-1866 at White's Gulch. Featuring highly explicit descriptions of localized destruction and a rare, non-tabulated death toll, this document serves as a vital primary source for territorial Montan a history. His letter is an eyewitness account to the catastrophic floods and weather that triggered sudden flash floods and landslides, killing many, during the 1865-66 winter. Letter has been folded and there is a small tear at one of the folds. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house. Multiple lot combined shipping may require 3rd Party shipping.

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