Hamilton, James, fl. 1865 to John T. McKenzie re: Chickasaw women; prospect of marriage
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06741.05 Author/Creator: Hamilton, James, fl. 1865 Place Written: Fort Washita, C.N. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1865/02/03 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy
"...I envy you not when I think of my charming little Chickasaw--a perfect paragon of beauty and excellence...the Queen of the forest....I think by properly managing the affair I can lur Miss Mattie into a marriage contract and thus complete my fame and fortune in a few short hours."
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