Martin Crow

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1817 - 1844
One of the first English explorers in the West. In a feverish search for fabled riches, he explored Ute Territory and beyond to Yerba Buena. On his return trek to the States, he trapped beaver pelts¹ and searched for gold in the Crystal River Valley. He died at the base of Crow's Mountain. Wife Mabel followed him.

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1. Item 2448. To Stretch Furs. Furs are usually much improved by stretching, which may be managed as follows: to a pint of soft water add three ounces of salt. With this solution, sponge the inside of the skin then stretch as much as it will bear, and to the required shape, and fasten with small tacks. The drying may be accelerated by placing the skin a little distance from the fire or stove. Enquire within upon Everything

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