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Autograph letter signed

to sisters

12 July 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

describes initial days as a soldier, camping grounds, food, the company

GLC02618.007
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Autograph letter signed

to Ma

20 September 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

describes the life of a soldier: sleeping in the rain, changing landscapes, the food, etc.

GLC02618.008
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Autograph letter signed

to Ma

15 October 1861

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

He writes that he received the blanket and requests his shoes and suspenders. He will send his pistol along with some money home. Written at Camp Masked Battery

GLC02618.009
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Manuscript document

Some hints and observations concerning the civilization of the Indians or Aborigines of America

circa 1792

Packet of thoughts and observation concerning the Native Americans. Discusses European interactions with the Indians and advocates a more peaceable relationship with them than what has been the case and is presently. Date added in pencil in another...

GLC02437.08117
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Manuscript document

[Speech of a Chief of the Chipewas]

circa July 1786

Discusses finding a way to live peaceably with the settlers. States that they are very poor and asks for clothing, guns, and liquor. Copy, written in the hand of Robert Pemberton, War Department Secretary.

GLC02437.08166

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