William Bartram answers to Benjamin Smith Barton queries about Indians, 1760
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13232Date:
1760Image Description:
B.S. Barton asked naturalist and traveler William Bartram five questions about the Indian tribes he had "been acquainted with." It seems that Barton is particularly interested in the migratory origin of the eastern and southern tribes. His questions are listed at the beginning.This book is a handwritten copy by John Howard Payne, who was in possession of the original correspondence.
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Width: 40.4 cm, Height: 49.5 cmCollection:
Bartram family papersRelated People or Organizations:
William Bartram (relates to)John Howard Payne (Transcribed by)