Ho-tul-ki-mi-po, or Silas Jefferson, Chief of the Whirlwind, 1877

Item — Folder: Muscogee (Creek).23

Identifier: 4326.3939

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Description

Folder 23

Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Called Silas jefferson. Official in (illegible). Is of mixed African and Creek heritage. Born in Alabama and raised among the Creeks in that state. removing with them in their present home in the Indian Territory. So to all intents and purposes one of the tribe, taking a wife from among them, and sharing all their (illegible). Was an interpreter for the loyal Creeks during the war. - Jackson (illegible)" on verso

Dates

1877

Creator

Unidentified (Photographer, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

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