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PAWNEE BILLTO BUFFALO BILL
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LILLIE, GORDON WILLIAM (“PAWNEE BILL”). Brief Autograph Letter
Signed, “G.W. Lillie / Pawnee Bill,” to William F. Cody (“Friend Cody”): “Yours to hand
and was pleased to hear from you but sorry to hear that the Col[onel] was so ill. I had
word today he had passed through Chicago so I guess he is alright now.” 1 page, 4to,
“Buffalo Bill’sWildWest” stationery; minor chipping at right edge, folds.
Np, 17 February 1913
[700/1,000]
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MCKENNEY, THOMAS L. Letter Signed, “Tho:L:McKenney,” as Superintendent
of Indian Affairs, to an unnamed recipient [David Folsom?], requesting that any Choctaw
that becomes ill during their visit toWashington must be attended by an Army—not civil-
ian—physician. 1 page, square 4to; short separations at folds, docketing verso.
[Washington,] 2 December 1824
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In case any of the Choctaw delegation now at the seat of Government should be sick and
require medical attendance while here . . . [it] will be furnished by the Surgeon General of the
United States Army, (Dr. Lovell) . . . and not . . . any Citizen Physician.”
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PEPPERRELL, WILLIAM. Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm Pepperrell,” to John
Hill, expressing agreement in recommending Benjamin Chadbourn for the office of
Sheriff. 1 page, small 4to, with integral address leaf; faint scattered staining, folds.
Kittery [ME], 26 August 1752
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I . . . join with you in opinion of the behaviour of Mr. Benjn Chadbourn un exceptionable in
ye office of an Under Sheriff & his Qualifications to fill up the Vacance of the Sheriff by the
Death of our Dear & Valuable Friend Plaisted who’s Death I hope will be Sanctifyd to Each
of the Court for our Eternal Good. I have promisd not to write in the affaire, but you may
[write]. . . .”
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