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Letter, 26 March 1879
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CA MUA MG 1022-6-017-0001
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26 March 1879 (Creation)
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- Collison, W. H. (William Henry), 1847-1922
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- Haida Gwaii (B.C.)
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Letter to George from W. H. Collison, writing from Massett, Queen Charlotte's Islands (Haida Gwaii, B.C.; formerly known also as Queen Charlotte Islands). Letter is a response to an inquiry from George. In it, Collison discusses naming practices of the Haida, including naming of villages and the naming customs of Chiefs and their families.