Letter

The image shows an old typewritten letter on aged yellow paper, dated August 4, 1908, addressed to Mr. Gehring at the Hoopa Valley Agency in Hoopa, California. The letter is from Harry L. George, a general commission merchant, discussing the purchase of a specific type of basket known as the Red Hooded Wood Pecker dance basket. George expresses interest in acquiring such a basket from the agency or its employees, and is willing to pay a reasonable price. He mentions having bought many Hoopa baskets and refers to a catalog by J. Prizard from Arcata, California. George indicates no limitation on the price as long as the article is worth asking for.