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Knoxville 13 January 1797 Sir Mr. Abraham Martin on his way to Cumberland Near J. W. point [Point] lost a black horse four white legs nearby to the hams, [unclear: unk ] a bald face near five feet high, if any brand not [unclear: returned ] Mr. Martin is of the opinion he was stolen by the Indians as he followed the track to one of their old lodging places — please to make inquiry in the nation, and obtain him if possible I have the honor to be with respect & Esteem Your mo. obedt. servt. [most obedient servant] J [John] Sevier Silas Dinsmore Esqr. [Esquire]
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Letter to Silas Dinsmore esq [esquire] agent to the Cherokees 13 Jany [January] 1797 iss [issue] 1 ( No. [Number]15 ) [added: ― Recorded ―]
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