Dictation from C.C. Slaughter, 1886.

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Dictation from C.C. Slaughter, 1886.

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Native of Sabine County; cattle business with his father in Palo Pinto County; cattle-driving to Abilene, Kansas; captain of a company of State Rangers; rescue of Cynthia Ann Parker; banking and cattle interests since 1873, especially in Dallas.

Originals : 7 leaves ; 28 cm.Copies : partial microfilm reel (5 exposures) : negative (Rich. 117:16) and positive.

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