Item #4548 The Church And The Indians. Rev. J. J. Enmegahbowh.

The Church And The Indians

New York: Office of the Indian Commission, 1874. 8vo, 8pp, disbound. A scarce pamphlet printing a letter by Enmegahbowh, the first Native American to be ordained a priest in the United States Episcopal Church, written from White Earth Reservation in Minnesota. The letter memorializes the recently deceased Isaac Tuttle, a doctor and missionary, describing their relationship as well as Tuttle's successful efforts to convert Native Americans. Toned, one inch tear to margin of last page, some creasing, pages detaching from one another along lower portion of spine. Item #4548

Price: $125.00

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