Name/Title
Doc Maynard Letter Sample dated February 26, 1854Entry/Object ID
2020.002.12aScope and Content
Doc Maynard Letter Sample dated February 26, 1854
Letter from David S. Maynard, from Seattle, to son (Henry Maynard). Maynard mentions a sprain and knee joint pain. Maynard further references the Pacific Railroad terminus decision and the territorial roads that will end in Seattle. He mentions that farming, business and lumber are busy. He urges son (and daughter Frances) to make way to Seattle, and that their “mother” (2nd wife) is making preparations for a home for them.
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Health
Notary Public
United States District Court
Fort Vancouver
Columbia River
Mail
Seattle
Town Plat
Governor Stevens
Ohio
Illinois
Pacific Railroad
Congress
Territorial Roads
Fort Walla Walla
Cascade Mountains
Farmers
Emigration
Crops
Frances Maynard
Andrew Hill
Fort Hall
Indians
Big Waters
Siwash
Mr. Stroble
Akron, OH
LivestockCollection
Braaten Collection