Letter : Cahokia, [Ill.], to George Morgan, 1770 Aug. 4.

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Letter : Cahokia, [Ill.], to George Morgan, 1770 Aug. 4.

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Refers to Morgan's family settling in Kaskaskia, affairs with Fort Chartres and trade with Indians.

1 item (6 p.) ; 30 cm.

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