Letters, 1839-1842.

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Letters, 1839-1842.

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Two letters, one (Mar. 11, 1839) addressed to the governor of the Florida Territory, R.K. Call, regarding plans to use militia and regular army troops to drive the Seminoles from middle Florida in response to recent deadly raids near the territorial capital. The other (Sept. 13, 1842), addressed to the adjutant-general of the army, Roger Jones, concerns the purchase from the Kickapoos of white child captives of the Comanches.

2 items (2 folders) ; 25 cm.Letter, 1839 Mar. 11: 1 folded sheet (4 p.)Letter, 1842 Sept. 13: 2 p.

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