Letter regarding a native's canoe from the Pacific Inlands that the author is desirous of selling. The canoe is complete with paddles and outrigger and composed of wood. Small sketch of canoe, length 23 feet, £5 in different pen at bottom of letter. Note in top corner of letter commenting that the fullsize length of canoe is 23 feet by Richard Quick.
Letter offering to sell a native's canoe from the Pacific Inlands.
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