James Hinkle letter to wide Mollie and his family in Illinois regarding his journey up the Peace River in Alberta, Canada August 14, 1898.

• Main Author: Hinkle, James, 1852-1899
• Other Authors: University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections
• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: unknown
• Subjects: Yukon; Canada; British Columbia; Fort St. John; Halfway River; Peace River
• Online Access: http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/pioneerlife/id/18446

This letter is incomplete. Pages 5 through 8 are missing. Hinkle describes his group's journey up the Peace River towards Fort St. John, British Columbia. Topics include the geography, local wildlife, food, and his growing distrust with one of his partners. Letter includes several hand-drawn ma...