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Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son with news

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Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son who was away at school. He told his son that he would be sending come money for him to buy warm clothes. Postscript states that Bill Robinson died the night before last. It was said that he died of diphtheria and was only sick for two or three days. Letter signed J. L. McCorkle. Folder 535

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Title(s): 
Letter from J. L. McCorkle to his son with news
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
December 9, 1886
Materials/Techniques: 
pencil on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.3015
Previous Number(s): 
75420
Department: 
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