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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…

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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…

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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.

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Chief Big Eagle asking for Saygo to make homemade items like belt and wrist bands. Also mentions how the Pow Wow in Allentown was run poorly and the leader of it is a "joke". Mentions that everyone wants new leadership at the event.

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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…

CBE_1983_07_21.jpg
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…

CBE_1982_06_02.jpg.pdf
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.

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Chief Big Eagle writes in this letter to Saygo about trading updates and updates about community interpersonal relationships (Susan, Sahara, Pop). He states that the boy is well and his daughter (Wup Athoo Kwey) is growing up fast and in good health.…

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Chief Big Eagle is writing to Saygo with trade updates and payments from a new customer Jane. He mentions a three-day-long ceremony that he attended but and wishes that Saygo could've been there. Unclear whether Marsha or Big Eagle's daughter is…
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