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Butler, Edward (fl. 1863) to "Dear Cousin" re: campaign details of Cherokee Confederate Col. Stand Watie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07607 Author/Creator: Butler, Edward (fl. 1863) Place Written: Paris, Tex. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 July 1863 Pagination: 4 p. 24.6 x 20 cm Order a Copy

"The Federal and the Pens and the Negroes have Changed the name of Fort Gibson on the last Scout Col. Stand Waity toke Gen Ross prisoner."

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