Letter from F.M. Gilham to Harry George

Name/Title

Letter from F.M. Gilham to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.166E

Description

Letters from F.M. Gilham to Harry George noting different kinds of baskets for sale. Also includes a flyer for wampum and an envelope. Vol 1 P. 166E First Letter and response: The Chimarikan Indian in New Rivers make baskets What can you send ½ doz med size for ???? shapes and patterns. Respt F. M. Gilham ---------------------------- Mr. F. M. Gilham Dear Sir: No Indians near here, try Hoopa Reserv. Humboldt County Yours Respt. H G Schlomer Second letter - 2 pages E-1 Mr. H. G. George When I received your letter I had sold the large sun basket it went to Fred Harvey with some 17 full ??????? baskets . When I get another I will let you know. I think it will be in about one year, There is one making making will be will be done about that time. As soon as I get those two small baskets I will send them I am going down to the fair at S. F. and will be away for two weeks. E-2 I got hold of a Shot ???? weave basket, the first one I have ever seen. (drawn picture of a basket with dimensions) Hope this finds you well Resptfly F. M. Gilham E-3 and E-4 under items

Subject

F. M. Gilham Highland Springs, California Baskets Fred Harvey Company Chimarikan Hoopa -- Hupa

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection