Evan JONES / REQUESTING SUPPLIES INCLUDING GUNPOWDER AND LEAD FROM MESSRS

Description: REQUESTING SUPPLIES, INCLUDING GUNPOWDER AND LEAD, FROM MESSRS. HENRY & CUNNINGHAM. IN AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED BY EVAN JONES, BAPTIST MISSION CHEROKEE NATION, NOV. 27, 1848 Author: JONES, Evan (1788-1872) Title: REQUESTING SUPPLIES, INCLUDING GUNPOWDER AND LEAD, FROM MESSRS. HENRY & CUNNINGHAM. IN AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED BY EVAN JONES, BAPTIST MISSION CHEROKEE NATION, NOV. 27, 1848 Description: Single sheet, folded to 10 x 8 in., [1] p. of text, approx. 120 words, two pages blank, addressed on fourth page to Henry & Cunningham, Van Buren [Arkansas], with a round stamp post mark for Fayetteville, Ark. Old fold lines, some old staining around edges. Jones places an additional order for supplies to be picked up by his son when he arrives in Van Buren which included 6 lbs. of gunpowder and 10 lbs. of lead. Jones mentions he'd also take coffee and sugar if a good quality and price not to high. Evan Jones established the Cherokee Baptist Mission in 1839, and also established the Cherokee Press in Indian Territory. In 1884 he began publishing a newspaper in Cherokee and English called the Cherokee Messenger. Seller ID: 67070 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 600 USD

Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland

End Time: 2024-10-17T08:28:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 8.13 USD