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The Crackerjack Indian Agent George W Harper Speaks
In 1893 George W Harper recalls debt, eleven children, fifty six acres, and mortgage troubles. He explains paying debts after an appointment as Indian Agent by Cleveland aided by Gordon and Hoke Smith, defends his integrity, rejects slander about abandoning family, and asserts pride in his public service and family. He notes three hundred seventy six Indian women, three hundred ninety six children, and three hundred sixty three men who call him father or Little Father, with one hundred dress gifts connected to named child George Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
John B. Gordon
Hoke Smith
Interior
Stary
Harper
Carroll
Tama
Big Father
Thorn
George Harper
Leorned
Manual Griffin
Dick Carter
Lite
Joe Griffin
Bill Moore
Garretts
Dr Fitts