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Letter detailing the storm of February 1890.

DT Data Page #: 
6
Newspaper: 
Daily Humboldt Times
Newspaper Date: 
2/28/1890
Page #: 
3
Item Type: 
Weather
Place: 
Coquille River Oregon
TEXT: 
A letter from Mrs.Revoy, Coquille River, Oregon, dated February 8th, 1890, says this is the worst storm we've ever experienced. The water raised in 4 days 18' over the river banks. Some of the barns were seen going down the river. Bottom lands covered with trees and driftwood. Cattle dying.
Key Words: 
Mrs.Revoy, Letter, River, Storm, Flood