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Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) to Isaac Shanks re: asking a Tonawanda chief to help his sister manage his farm

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03829 Author/Creator: Parker, Ely S. (1828-1895) Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 April 1878 Pagination: 2 p. 24 x 19.9 cm Order a Copy

Written on stationery of the NYC Police Department. Parker was a chief in the Seneca Indian tribe.

Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895

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