Letter from Julia A.E. Haley to Harry George

Name/Title

Letter from Julia A.E. Haley to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.234A

Description

Vol 1 P. 234A A 5-page handwritten letter from Julia A.E. Haley to Harry George noting the shipment of a price list and describing the Russian items for sale. "Dear Sir, I am sending you that long looked for price list of Antique pieces of which I have, I hope they are some among the collection you may wish for. And if you like a number of them I will bunch them up." -2- The content mentions "tourists," "goods," and "nature," hinting at a discussion about particular items possibly related to travel or natural resources. The writing indicates frustrations with irretrievable species and possessions, expressing personal sentiments or experiences. The letter conveys a sense of nostalgia or a personal account, emphasizing specific things that could not be acquired or replaced. -3- The text mentions a historical context, referring to a voyage and exploration in the North West, with references to English and Russian connections. The note mentions being associated with "Sir Franklin" and alludes to other related endeavors or individuals. The script conveys a sense of urgency or significance possibly due to its content regarding exploration and cross-cultural engagements. -4- The text mentions terms like "Princess," "Russian," and "museum," suggesting themes related to aristocracy, art or history. The document is neatly written, though certain words are difficult to decipher. -5- " . . . . . . if you know of anyone who may want such pieces I wish you would kindly give them my address. I will close hoping to hear from you. Respectfully, Who is my fine old preacher from the first old Russian Church at old Sitka, age of which of ???? is not known"

Subject

Julia A. E. Haley Sitka, Alaska Castle Couch

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection