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1894 February 11 . Willie ALS to Mama; Poplar Lodge Indian Village, E. Short, Lake Nipigon.

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Box 1
Abstract:
Travelling along the lake towards the Northern Divide, stopping at the hut of an "indian trapper" on his way to "this indian village & Hudson Bay agency." "The outfit looked very pretty coming in in single file, the dogs on the trot & the indians on the run with the Lurline & American flags flying & all the dogs having some 7 sleigh bells each." Extreme cold. "The Indians have just been giving me a dance in this cabin." "My indians are a good lot & are anxious for me to reach the divide as they say I am the first 'white gentleman' to atte[mpt] it."
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Collection

Native American collection, 1688-1921
Total components 145
Last indexed 2024-08-05