Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

The image shows a handwritten letter on official letterhead from the Indian Curio Co., dated September 17, 1918. The letter is addressed to Mr. Harry L. George in St. Joseph, Missouri. It discusses the recipient's interest in the Mackenzie Collection and mentions a proposed exchange of some items for goods valued at $60. The letter conveys the writer's desire to keep certain pieces and emphasizes the time and effort involved in assembling the collection. The signature at the bottom is that of R. Roddy. There are ink stains on the top right and bottom right corners of the paper.

The image shows a handwritten letter on official letterhead from the Indian Curio Co., dated September 17, 1918. The letter is addressed to Mr. Harry L. George in St. Joseph, Missouri. It discusses the recipient's interest in the Mackenzie Collection and mentions a proposed exchange of some items for goods valued at $60. The letter conveys the writer's desire to keep certain pieces and emphasizes the time and effort involved in assembling the collection. The signature at the bottom is that of R. Roddy. There are ink stains on the top right and bottom right corners of the paper.

Name/Title

Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.281F

Description

Letter from T.R. Roddy to Harry George discussing a wampum collection for sale. Vol I pg. 281F Dr Mr George- I have yours of 30th and I thought you might be interested in the Wampum Collection as its very good & have been several years collecting it. I would exchange the Collection for the pieces I have allowing you $60.00 for the pieces, That is you to give me $40.00 difference. I think this a very fine offer as I would have to keep the pieces sent a long time to get the money out of them - am awaiting your reply you I am very truly

Subject

T. R. Roddy Indian Curio Company Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Pawhuska, Oklahoma Wampum

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection