Letter from W. H. Porter to Friend Eno, November 4, 1860

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 37

Identifier: 3826.1286

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Description

Letter from W. H. Porter in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Friend Eno. He states that George Johnson killed Old Wiley, an enslaved man belonging to Judge Wheeler, and that a five hundred dollar reward is being offered. Porter also warns Eno not to let another enslaved person named Arch Stand escape. Folder 37

Dates

November 4, 1860

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English and Cherokee.

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