Parch Corn Letters, Undated
Collection
Identifier: MC-1954-166
Scope and Contents
"Letter from an Indian" is written to Hona-ta-siski, son of Parch Corn, from his father. He tells him they will have to go West, and to be ready when the soldiers come to arrest him. The other letter is written to a Mr. Dry, and it also pertains to their removal. The first letter is "Interpreted by Prisoner Harris." Someone translated and wrote the other letter for Parch Corn also. In both letters he refers to "Little William" or "Little Billy."
Dates
- Creation: Undated, Removal Period
Conditions Governing Access
In good condition.
Extent
2 items
Language of Materials
English
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Helmerich Center for American Research at Gilcrease Museum Repository
Contact:
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441
1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd.
Tulsa Ok 74127
918-631-6441