Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

[Indians] "White River, March 12, 1807". Dateline on folded letter addressed to the United States Indian Factor in Arkansas, letter was written by James B. Waterman, a sub-agent to the Cherokees in what is now Western Arkansas, he says the Indians are selling their pelts to other traders but promise to reserve all future skins for the government factor, he asks for trade goods to exchange for their furs, since there was no mail service in this area, letter was carried privately to Arkansas Post, docketed as received Mar. 24th; aging and some paper loss, Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.