Retrum, Peter A.

1898-1899

Member of a group of 15 who have formed a partnership; leaving Dawson, SD; will go direct to Copper River country and if no gold on to the Klondike; departing Seattle 3/5/97 and should arrive in Alaska about 3/15/97, Dawson Sentinel, 2/25/98; Dawson argonauts have arrived in Valdes after a stormy and difficult voyage; some seasickness, all ok and optimistic, Retrum letter 4/1/98, Independent Press , 4/1/98; On glacier, goods at summit; Danielson & Retrum will remain behind with the horses and do hauling for $50-$80 a day, Retrum letter of 4/1/98 in Dawson Sentinel, 5/13/98 (?); Bjornstad mentions with Eriksen and Strand on Copper River, MB-D, 8/25/98;