Letter : Albany, to Rev. Joseph H. Harris, Toronto, Canada, 1834 Jun 30.

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Letter : Albany, to Rev. Joseph H. Harris, Toronto, Canada, 1834 Jun 30.

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Letter about the translation of the New Testament into Chippewa that James and Harris were working on. James offers editorial comments to Harris, and refers frequently to Peter Jones' version.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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James, Edwin, 1797-1861

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Jones, Peter, 1802-1856

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Harris, Joseph H., 1800-1881.

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