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86 From Leonidas Pitchlynn (Eagletown, C.N.). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated July 1856. Re: gathering of men to run off his prosecutor and his hopes to get Stanley out of the state. 87 From George W. Harkins (Doaksville, C.N.). to Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated Aug. 12, 1856. Re: General Council efforts to get money from U.S. government; election results; actions of Israel Folsom; asks him to inquire if doctors and merchants can bring in drinks that are alcohol; states that war will result if whites continue to harass Choctaws; and the need for “half breeds” not to overindulge their children. 88 From H.F. Thomason (Van Buren, Arkansas). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated Nov. 27, 1856. Re: requesting Pitchlynn to come to the trial of Leonidas for assault with intent to kill since the treaty will not allow amnesty. 89 From Allen Wright (Bennington, C.N.). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated Jan. 19, 1857. Re: Constitutional convention; sees recent "wife stealing" at the Academy due to nonreligious men; and request for a job as surveyor of the eastern boundary. 90 From Lycurgus Pitchlynn. To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated April 28, 1857. Re: his attempt to control his bad temper, drinking, and association with bad company; the loss of crops to rabbits and weather; the accusation against Agent Cooper; his realization that his failures are his own fault; his criticism of classes and education ant the possibility he may be put up for attorney general. 91 From Lycurgus Pitchlynn. To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated May 7, 1857. Re: he will run for attorney unless he goes to prison--but he reassures his father all will be well. 92 From William McKean (Van Buren, Arkansas). To Peter P. Pitchlynn. Dated May 21, 1857. Re: both Leonidas and Lycurgus found guilty of assault with intent to kill; asks Pitchlynn to use his influence to get them pardoned.
Object Description
Collection | Pitchlynn, Peter Perkins (1806-1881) |
Tribe | Choctaw |
Description | Indian chief. Correspondence (1824-1881) of Pitchlynn with prominent citizens and family members in the Choctaw Nation regarding events and troubles within the nation; Pitchlynn's personal journals (1815); Pitchlynn's diary (1828-1832); official reports (1825-1841) of the Choctaw Academy and Missionary Station in Kentucky; and Pitchlynn family records (1806-1867). The collection also includes a signed copy of the articles of surrender and peace negotiated between the Choctaw Nation and the United States at the close of the Civil War, and extensive correspondence reflecting the state of the Choctaw Nation just prior to, and during the Civil War years, with special regard to slavery. |
Date | 1815-1888 |
Is Part of | Native American Manuscripts Collection |
Special Collection | Western History Collections |
Rights | University of Oklahoma Libraries Western History Collections |
Language | English |
Type | Text |
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