Harvard University. Corporation. Records of gifts and donations, 1643-1955. Indian Articles, 1796 July 20. UAI 15.400 Box 1, Folder 2, Harvard University Archives.

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Handwritten one-page inventory of artifacts presented by W. Silas Dinsmoor, agent from the United States among the Cherokee Indians. The artifacts consisted of turtle shells, crystals, a pipe, and moccasins.

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9 turtle shells tied together used by the Indians for [?] in dancing & for an ornament to the Leg it being their [present?] most fashionable mode

An Indian pipe of Stone

A pair of Indian Moqassons

Bird from the Cherookes

Indian Garter Ornamented with Wampum

Crystals or diamonds from the Country of the Cherokees

Presented by {Mister} Silas Dinsmoor Agent from the United States. Nearest fort down among the Cherookees

July 20 1796

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July 20 1796

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Indian Articles

1796. 20 July

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