LS, one page, lightly-lined, 9 x 11, July 4, 1842. In full: “I send you a letter which has been received from Joseph Marcoux missionary among a portion of the St. Regis Indians at the falls of St. Louis.” Intersecting folds, one vertical fold passing through a single letter of the signature, some scattered surface creases, and light toning to the borders, otherwise fine condition. Marcoux was a Canadian Catholic missionary among the Native Americans, known for his fluency and study in the Mohawk language. RRAuction COA.
