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Letter from W. T. Adair in Vinita addressed to Uncle John concerning him living in Vinita and his reapplication for physician of the Cherokee Orphan Asylum

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Letter starts out with W. T. Adair informing his Uncle John that he has relocated to Vinita. The letter details the new "little" town. The letter then continues and Adair informed his uncle that he was resubmitting his application for the situation of physician at the Cherokee Orphan Asylum. The board of trustees decided to hire a medical man for the asylum and the selection would be made at the next meeting in January. Folder 399

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Title(s): 
Letter from W. T. Adair in Vinita addressed to Uncle John concerning him living in Vinita and his reapplication for physician of the Cherokee Orphan Asylum
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
January 2, 1874
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1990
Previous Number(s): 
74851
Department: 
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