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Cook, Joseph, 1838-1901 The Prelude to the 175th Lecture of Joseph Cook: Frontier Savages, White and Red. Delivered in the Tremont Temple.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10051.06 Author/Creator: Cook, Joseph, 1838-1901 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Pamphlet Date: March 2, 1885 Pagination: 14 p. : Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "The Prelude to the 175th Lecture of Joseph Cook: Frontier Savages, White and Red. Delivered in the Tremont Temple," published by the Indian Rights Association dated March 2, 1885. Pertains to voting on appropriations and Cook's work on establishing a relationship with indigineous people in the United States. Also mentions steps to improve relations.

Indian Rights Association
Cook, Joseph, 1838-1901

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