Comparative vocabularies of several Indian languages, 1802-1808 1802-1808

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Comparative vocabularies of several Indian languages, 1802-1808 1802-1808

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This item contains Jefferson's comparative vocabulary, based on his collection of vocabularies taken on printed forms; a second comparative vocabulary; and John Sibley's vocabulary of the Caddo language. This document was damaged in transit from the White House to Monticello in 1809 (see letters of Jefferson to Peter S. Du Ponceau, November 7, 1817, and April 26, 1816.)

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Sibley, John, 1757-1837

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Physician, public official, and Indian agent from Louisiana. From the description of John Sibley correspondence, 1804 August 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70984268 ...

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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