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Nathan Myrick's Account Book
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Inside front cover and first page of Nathan Myrick's 1841-1842 account book showing his purchase of supplies at Prairie du Chien for the establishment of his settlement in La Crosse.
1841
Myrick, Nathan
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WHi 89409
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Nathan Myrick's Account Book
1841
Page from Nathan Myrick's account book showing transactions with Native Americans.
Nathan Myrick Post Office Letter
1891
Letter from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, Estes G. Rathbone, regarding the establishment of the Post Office at La Crosse and Nathan Myrick's appointment as Postmaster there on May 22, 1843.
Thrilling time with indians experienced by nathan myrick on barron's island in 1841
Aug 16, 1931
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
Nathan Myrick, first La Crosse citizen
Jul 03, 1930
Galesville Republican
November of this year marks ninetieth anniversary of arrival of Nathan Myrick, first white settler of city of La Crosse
Aug 09, 1931
La Crosse Tribune and Leader-Press
