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Personal letter form John addressed to Sister

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Letter was written in the Sequoyah District, Cherokee Nation. Letter starts off with John telling his sister he lost her memorandum. John told her that Jim or John would be down in a few days and to send a letter by which ever came. He told her sister that he is doing well and hoped that everyone was getting along. Post script says, "Give my respect to Uncle Joe and family. Tell Aunt Mandy I would like to have a copy of the C Advocate". C Advocate refers to the Cherokee Advocate. Letter and post script are signed John. On verso, "My dear Brother, John Drew, Emma, Emma Drew, Emma Vann" in ink. Folder 416

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Title(s): 
Personal letter form John addressed to Sister
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
March 26, 1876
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.2006
Previous Number(s): 
75170
Department: 
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