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Seton, Ernest T. (1860-1946) to George Vaughan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.227 Author/Creator: Seton, Ernest T. (1860-1946) Place Written: Santa Fe, New Mexico Type: Typed letter signed Date: 13 September 1935 Pagination: 1 p. 13.9 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Seton writes in response to Vaughan's letter concerning "our spiritual depression" to express hope of the future. He is also publishing an "Indian Bible," containing "the spiritual message of the Red Race" which should be of service to many. Typed on College of Indian Wisdom letterhead.

Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946

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