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Hartsuff, Arthur (fl. 1870-1893) to "my darling wife and baby"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05201.010 Author/Creator: Hartsuff, Arthur (fl. 1870-1893) Place Written: Pine River Indian Agency, South Dakota Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1890 Pagination: 5 p. ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

re: description of the journey from Rushville, "where we left the RR", to the Pine River Agency. He also notes the general air of "stability & comfort" at the Agency - the prosperity of the farms, the "cheerful" disposition of the people, the number of schools and churches. Hartsuff also renews his acquaintance with "old Red Cloud" and other chiefs he has met before.

Hartsuff, Arthur, fl. 1870-1893

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