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Pope, John, 1822-1892 to Parke Godwin re: Indian policy "with its evil results so far"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05048 Author/Creator: Pope, John, 1822-1892 Place Written: Milwaukee, Wisc. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1864/08/18 Pagination: 3 p. + 1 carte de visite 24.8 x 19.3 cm Order a Copy

With remounted CDV. Noted "Confidential." Sends a printed congressional report on Indian policy (not included) which he says does not indicate the best policy, but the best politically feasible policy.

Pope, John, 1822-1892

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