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Letter from W. H. Porter to Friend Eno

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Scope and Content Notes

Letter from W. H. Porter in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Friend Eno. He states that George Johnson killed Old Wiley, an enslaved man belonging to Judge Wheeler, and that a five hundred dollar reward is being offered. Porter also warns Eno not to let another enslaved person named Arch Stand escape. Folder 37

Archival Location

Title(s): 
Letter from W. H. Porter in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Friend Eno regarding George Johnson killing a negro slave
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
November 4, 1860
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
3826.1286
Previous Number(s): 
77201
Department: 
Not On View

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