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Dan Dequille Hoax Letter (105258)

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Dan Dequille Hoax Letter   (105258)
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A tall tale published in the Territorial Enterprise on Februrary 19, 1876 caused an east coast scientist to inquire about obtaining a specimen. Here is the handwritten letter of March 3, 1876 from N. W. Vandernberg of the Fort Edward Institute of New York to the Bookkepper of the Savage Mining Co., Washoe County, Nevada. Also included is the full text of DeQuille's story and background on the Fort Edward Institute.

Date: 1876
State/Country: Nevada
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