Account books of Louis John Frederick Jaeger

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A lined page from Jaeger's account book noting expenses for October 1874.

A page from Jaeger's account book for expenses from October 1874.

Collection area: Arizona and Southwest

Collection dates: 1860-1891

About this collection

Four holograph financial account books for 1860-1861, 1876, and 1891 consist of amounts paid and received by Jaeger.

Historical background

Ferryman and adventurer; operated ferry across Colorado River at Yuma, Ariz., 1850-1877.

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