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In this letter to George W. Martin, Joab Spencer discusses his knowledge of Shawnee Indian history, including the lives of Chief Blackhoof and Eli Blackhoof. The letter also addresses Spencer's knowledge of Jim and Charles Bluejacket.
Creator: Spencer, Joab
Date: February 12, 1907
Item Number: 219664
Call Number: Indian History Coll. #590, Box 4 Folder Shawnee
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 219664
Collections - Manuscript - Indian History
Date - 1900s - 1907
Government and Politics - State Government - State agencies and programs - Agencies - Kansas State Historical Society
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - American Indians - Tribes - Shawnee
People - Notable Kansans - Blue Jacket, Charles, 1817-1897
People - Notable Kansans - Connelley, William E, 1855-1930
People - Notable People - Black Hoof, 1740-1831
Places - Cities and towns - Topeka
Places - Counties - Shawnee
Places - Lakes and reservoirs - Lake Chetopa
Places - Rivers - Shunganunga
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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