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Graham, Richard, 1786-1858 to John Campbell

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02146.08 Author/Creator: Graham, Richard, 1786-1858 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1827/08/28 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the refusal by some Delaware Indians to relocate to Kansas and the entries from all to have Campbell removed as their Indian agent because of his irritable temper. Also discusses issues relating to Kickapoo annuities. Docketed by Graham, who indicates that this is a "Copy of a letter to Campbell enclosed t[o] Genl. Clark."

Graham, Richard, 1786-1858
Campbell, John, fl. 1827-1829

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