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Letters from Little River, Creek Nation

 Collection — huntington box: 8 - folder 1
Identifier: 9029

Scope and content

Eight letters from Robert Buckham. Some of the letters are addressed to Andrew Buckham, the others to George Buckham in New York City. Most of the letters are from Little River, Creek Nation. Letter one is entirely cross-written, and mentions a trip to Spanish America. Letter two discusses working for Abel Warren and meeting with David Benett. Letter three discusses Buckham's family life and wife Elizabeth and his sadness that he has been unable to father children, so he has adopted some orphans. Letter four, which is partially cross-written, mentions that he will bring home some moccasins for his niece. Also mentions his work at a business. Letter five is from Pittsburgh. It mentions Buckham's trip in the steamer Narragansett to Louisville, Kentucky. Letter six is from Webbers Falls. It mentions the Cherokee Nation and the Choctaw Indians. Letter seven mentions the Chickasaw Indians, and references the Great City of Gotham. Letter eight mentions buying buffalo meat, Buckham's niece, and being called upon by local chiefs for work.

Dates

  • 1841-1844.

Creator

Extent

8 items. (8 items.)

Language of Materials

English