Eagle Woman Who All Look At (Waŋblí Ayútepiwiŋ, Matilda Picotte Galpin, ca 1820-1888). Autograph letter signed "Mrs. M. Galpin" to her stepson, Charles Picotte. Standing Rock, Dakota Territory, September 9, 1881. 1p, 8 x 12.5 in., with blue envelope. Likely dictated to her daughter Zoe Lulu as Eagle Woman did not read or write. The letter introducing Sitting Bull to Charles F. Picotte at the Yankton Agency: "I desire to introduce to your kind consideration the brave Sitting Bull. Since Sitting Bull was here at this agency we have cultivated very kindly relations, and feelings, and I believe he is giving to become a civilized Indian. Please give him good advice to remain quiet, and induce his followers to be quiet, and obedient, while in the and of the authorities. His whole future will depend on his conduct the next six months - Please impress him with this." The bottom of the letter has a small section removed, presumably Sitting Bull signed here and the signature was previously removed. Provenance:Descended Directly in the Family of Eagle Woman Who All Look At; The Estate of Leo and Margaret Harmon Condition: Envelope is split. Section at bottom removed as noted.
Eagle Woman Who All Look At (Waŋblí Ayútepiwiŋ, Matilda Picotte Galpin, ca 1820-1888). Autograph letter signed "Mrs. M. Galpin" to her stepson, Charles Picotte. Standing Rock, Dakota Territory, September 9, 1881. 1p, 8 x 12.5 in., with blue envelope. Likely dictated to her daughter Zoe Lulu as Eagle Woman did not read or write. The letter introducing Sitting Bull to Charles F. Picotte at the Yankton Agency: "I desire to introduce to your kind consideration the brave Sitting Bull. Since Sitting Bull was here at this agency we have cultivated very kindly relations, and feelings, and I believe he is giving to become a civilized Indian. Please give him good advice to remain quiet, and induce his followers to be quiet, and obedient, while in the and of the authorities. His whole future will depend on his conduct the next six months - Please impress him with this." The bottom of the letter has a small section removed, presumably Sitting Bull signed here and the signature was previously removed. Provenance:Descended Directly in the Family of Eagle Woman Who All Look At; The Estate of Leo and Margaret Harmon Condition: Envelope is split. Section at bottom removed as noted.
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