Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) To: Spaulding
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04360.036 Author/Creator: Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) Place Written: Washington Type: Letter Date: 1865/10/25 Pagination: Order a Copy
Mrs. Grant has received the jewelry Spaulding sent her. He writes that Grant said he thought the ornament might have been carved from "the wood of the tree under which Col. Babcock found Gen. Lee near the Appomattox C.H. when sent after Lee to come out of his lines and capitulate." Parker also gives instructions for the striking of a small medal which would give the history of a larger medal. He lists the Indian and English names to be engraved: "Sagoyawatha or Red Jacket. Sosawah or James Johnson. Donehogawa or Ely S. Parker."
[from Grant family archives]
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