Lot
1084 
Ft. Arbuckle, Chickasaw Nation, March 7th, 1863, dateline on letter only (no cover) with very interesting contents, in part, "…In compliance with my promise when leaving Sherman I take this opportunity of writing you, respecting Indian matters in this portion of the nation…I explained how the Indians came to abandon the Reserve after the massacre of the Forks and white men by the Shawney & Delewares…the Comanchees alone who were influanced by a brainless chief are the only exceptions. That the Reserve Indians are sincear in their adhearance to the South and have a warm attachment to the country allotted to them, there can be no manner of doubt…", the lengthy letter goes on to detail Confederate affinity and Union distrust by the Indians, changes in leadership, and is signed "J. Shirley", accompanied by full transcription of the contents, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $1,250