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POWELL, JOHN WESLEY

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POWELL, JOHN WESLEY
(1834 - 1902) American geologist and ethnologist, led expeditions into Colorado and Utah in 1867-68, and in 1869 he commenced a hazardous exploration of the Colorado River, passing by boat through the Grand Canyon, and losing several vessels and provisions while en route. His efforts toward the reorganization of rival surveys in the West were a factor in bringing about the establishment of the U.S. Geological Survey. Rare manuscript L.S. "J. W. Powell" on Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geographical and Geological Survey of the Rockey Mountain Region letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington, Aug. 15, 1878 to Prof. F. W. Putnam. In part: "…I have written to the Proprietor of Snidell Hotel to save me a small parlor or some good room on the first floor. Will you be good enough to see that the matter is attended to?…". Very good.