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Envelope from H. Lindsey to Emma Roberson for letter 4026.3546
Native Americans, Cherokee
Bill for the account of Samuel McDonald
Native American, Cherokee

Letter from J. P. Evans to his wife concerning upcoming battle on Big Bend

Scope and Content Notes

J. P. Evans wrote from Camp Brown to his wife, Mrs. Emma J. Evans. J. P. Evans expected a battle on Big Bend with Hopoieth-Yarhola by Cooper, Creek, Choctaw, and Cherokee forces. Letter also mentioned contact with captured hostile Creeks and Negroes. Folder 309

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Title(s): 
Letter from J. P. Evans to his wife concerning upcoming battle on Big Bend
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
December 5, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1837
Previous Number(s): 
74743
Department: 
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