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Cody, William F. (1846-1917) to Joseph K. Dixon re: Indian sign language & plans to write an Indian book

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03911.05 Author/Creator: Cody, William F. (1846-1917) Place Written: New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1910/04/27 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27.5 x 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Written on stationery of Buffalo Bill's Wild West. Writes that he was struck by the Indian sign language in the films.

Cody, William F., 1846-1917

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