Westport, Conn. Margeson/Benedict trip. Gold Hunters, p. 9; Signed testimonial for Hub Clothing Company, Seattle P-I 2/20/98; in charge of store at Valdez, Benedict, Gasteldi, Lawrentz, Gittner, and Potts decide to return to States after reaching Copper River, Margeson, Gold Hunters, p. 171; new officers of company elected in Valdez: Trustees: D.T. Murphy, John Potts, Frank Hoyt, S.J. Cone, H.H. Sweet, I.C. Allen, C.A. Margeson; Officers: D.T. Murphy, president; Frank Hoyt, Vice-president; Dr. Kortwright, secretary; John Potts, treasurer; letter 3/8/98 in Norwalk CT Evening Hour, 3/24/98; Passenger on steamer Excelsior, departing Seattle 4/15/98 for Copper River and Cook Inlet ports, Seattle P-I, 4/16/98 (had been sent back to Seattle for more supplies for company store);