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Letter of Louis John Frederick Jaeger

1892
AZ 528
Collection Guide

Louis John Frederick Jaeger was a ferryman and adventurer. He operated a ferry across the Colorado River at Yuma, AZ from 1850 to 1877.

The collection includes part of holograph letter from a nephew announcing Jaeger's death in Washington, D.C., dated July 1, 1892. 

Included materials:
Manuscript
Subject Area:
Transportation
Collection Area:
Arizona & Southwest

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