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Chief Big Eagle is discussing the exchange of goods and payment to Saygo. He mentions a craft fair that is on November 29th in which they will sell their goods that Saygo made.

Chief Big Eagle is writing in his letter to Saygo asking for more supplies so he can eventually trade or sell. He states how he hasn't been out much in 5 years, the last 5 years since leaving S.D. (South Dakota?). The last place he visited was the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Chief Big Eagle saying he has sent multiple checks for different items like Marsha's dress and a baby cradle. He also mentions that everyone liked it so much that he is going to bring another Indian for Saygo to make another dress for the august Pow…

Chief Big Eagle wrote a letter to Saygo, his friend who owns a store in upstate New York, with information about trade goods and a meeting that will be held to negotiate ancient Indian land claims. A New York senator is drafting a bill and Chief Big…

Chief Big Eagle gives insights into some crafts that he has traded for. Also mentions a trip to Maine and how he is helping set up shelter for his people up there. Finally, he mentions a transaction for a large drum that he will pay for.