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2017 
Kidron, March 30 (Cherokee Nation), manuscript postmark with matching "5" rating on 1847 folded letter to Van Buren, Ark., letter dateline "Illinois Court House, March 29, 1847" with interesting content…I have just returned this day from Talhequah…I wish to consult you on would it be better to sell these Negroes for Warrants on the Nation (Indian Nation). I believe they would realise more in that way than any other way they could be disposed of for the reason that they are very unsaleable property in any Country, Very Fine, a very scarce Cherokee Nation postmark.Estimate $200 - 300.
The Illinois Courthouse location is unclear but some documents list it as being at or near Fort Gibson.
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Current Opening Bid: $100