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Affidavit sign by Maj. Thos. Lanigan concerning Drew and Mackey and salines

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Affidavit stated that Lanigan sent an agent, under instructions from Maj. General Hindman, into the Cherokee Nation to control and receive the salt made at Drew and Mackey's Saline. Affidavit stated that Drew declined to work on the saline and was paid $400.00 a month. Drew said it was not sufficient but at the same time received the money. Folder 321

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Title(s): 
Affidavit sign by Maj. Thos. Lanigan concerning Drew and Mackey and salines
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
October 16, 1862
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Affidavit
Accession No: 
4026.1849
Previous Number(s): 
74756
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Drew Manuscript Collection
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