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Doc Maynard Letter dated April 11, 1857Entry/Object ID
2020.002.19aScope and Content
Doc Maynard Letter dated April 11, 1857
Letter from David S. Maynard, in Seattle, to son (Henry Maynard). Maynard describes his joy in hearing the news from Henry on the birth of his son and that he is now a grandfather. Maynard is sorry to hear of Henry’s hardship in working land, and reminds him that he will have his own land in Seattle. Maynard describes the extent of his crops and animals and prices he receives. He goes on to describe the local fisheries. Maynard has added to his holdings in Drugs, Drygoods and Hardware. He continues to hope that his children will join him in Seattle and will outfit them with land.
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Marion Francis Maynard
Oats
Peas
Corn
Beans
Turnips
Cattle
Eggs
Plough
Barrow
Hoe
Saw
Crow Bar
Cow
Heifer
Chickens
Rabbits
Hens
Rooster
Dog
Cat
Wheat
Salmon
Herring
Fisheries
Flour
Fish
Shark
Seal
Whale
Halibut
Steam Saw
Grist Mill
Pioneer and Democrat newspaper
Drug Store
Hardware
Crockery
Dry Goods
Groceries
Wisconsin
Frances Maynard
Smelt
Congress
United States District ClerkCollection
Braaten Collection
