Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (December 12, 1980) Page 2
In the top right corner are price calculations of a belt, hair ties and postage. The writing describes how the belt is not traditional and then a somewhat poetic piece about winter follows though some of the wording is illegible.
Chief Big Eagle
Chief Big Eagle letter to Saygo (November 13th, 1986)
Culture and Governance
Letter from Chief Big Eagle to Saygo talking about his trip to the prison and his plans to visit Florida after. He must spend time at a school in Florida and then will be returning home.
Paugussett Tribe
Chief Big Eagle
November 13th, 1986
A letter from Chief Big Eagle to Saygo (February 10, 1986)
Chief Big Eagle in a letter to Saygo he sends back a pair of moccosins he left at the reservation. He also sent a $17.00 check for the backing of hair pieces. Chief Big Eagle expresses his concerns about the lack of funds available in their nation and how they will not give in to the state or federal government offering funds. He mentions how his practices are denying funds is like other Native Western reservations. Lastly, a lady from the state government came to talk about paving a driveway and implementing a tribal office.
Chief Big Eagle
February 10, 1986
Chief Big Eagle Letter to a Friend (August 13, 1980)
Big Eagle sends a lengthy letter to a friend giving updates on his "bad leg" and announces his wife, Marsha's, pregnancy to the friend. Big Eagle also references new neighbors who were attacked by his dog because they did not listen to warnings. In the middle, Big Eagle says that a man has threatened Marsha so he responded with his own threat of killing the man. The most important part of the letter is about a trial that Big Eagle is a participant in. He writes that he was frustrated with his lawyer and exclaimed that there will never be justice for him but for the entirety of his life he will not give up land to the white man.
Chief Big Eagle
August 13, 1980
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (July 3rd 1982)
Life update about Chief Big Eagle's Business and Family
Chief Big Eagle in this letter to Saygo starts by mentioning a transaction for 17$ for goods at a Pow Wow. He then goes onto mention how Marsha and his baby were sick with Bronchitis and a throat infection, but are doing alright now. He wraps up the letter by saying Joe had a stroke and his left side of his body is paralyzed.
Chief Big Eagle
July 3rd 1982
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (June 2nd, 1982)
Culture and Governance
Letter from Chief Big Eagle about cultural items he is making. Further discussion about his son, Moonface, and his handing off of the Colchester Reservation.
Paugussett Tribe
Chief Big Eagle
Letter
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (December 12, 1980) Page 1
Chief Big Eagle wrote to Saygo about current work on belts that he is working on that he needs to be backed. He then expresses his gratitude for the war club he received as well as the moccasins for his daughter. He then stated that his wife will be sending a letter as thanks for the moccasins. He goes on to provide a life update and expected date of birth of his daughter.
Chief Big Eagle
December, 12, 1980
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (September 6, 1980)
Chief Big Eagle writes to Saygo to thank him for the quick delivery as they are long time trading partners. Once he takes care of business he updates Saygo on his recent court appearance where he was urged to concede a driveway of 15 ft. Chief Big Eagle would have to concede this "Indian land" to Kugi. He does not reveal who/what Kugi is nor what his final decision is regarding the land.
Chief Big Eagle
September 6, 1980
Chief Big Eagle Letter to Saygo (1981)
Transaction for Goods
Chief Big Eagle says he will pay Saygo 35$ for a headdress and will pay for more goods that Saygo is making. He also mentions how Marsha went to the hospital, but went back home since she did not give birth yet. She is in her 9th month of her pregnancy.
Chief Big Eagle
XX/20/1981
A letter to Saygo from Chief Big Eagle (December 24, 1984)
Chief Big Eagle wishes Saygo a Merry Christmas in his letter. He also writes to send a check payment of $15 for a belt. He references a movie being made by American Airlines and producers from California will fly in. The belt Chief Big Eagle made is being used in Connecticut Art for display for three months. The letter references business about someone overseas perhaps another dealer for "War Club", and if they do not get it, he will pay Saygo for it before the Spring. He sends his business partner all the best with his family in good health.
Chief Big Eagle
December 24, 1984