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Handwritten biography of Dellaware [sic] Charley or Chal-La-Wese, First Councilor of the Dellawares [sic]
Native American, Cherokee
Hand written biography of Rev. Charles Ketchum or Wan-do'-hwas, third councilor of the Delewares
Native Americans, Cherokee, Delaware

Hand written biography of John Conner or Tah-Tann-Ner-Shea, head chief of the Delewares

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Biography reads: "A half and born 1807, went to Texas in 1842, took an action part in the war with Mexico, was a member of Capt. Smith's company of Rangers, …". Folder 255A

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Title(s): 
Hand written biography of John Conner or Tah-Tann-Ner-Shea, head chief of the Delewares [sic]
Culture: 
Native Americans, Cherokee
Date: 
1850s
Materials/Techniques: 
pencil on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.3525
Previous Number(s): 
74645
Department: 
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