1. The Life and Trials of James Murray: A Letter to His Nephew Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00006 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection Title: The Life and Trials of James Murray: A Letter to His Nephew Date: 1941-01-01 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Native Americans Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 77th (1941-1943)
![["The writer, who is an elderly man, apologizes for not writing to his nephew for a long time due to laziness and health issues. He recounts his struggles with business failures and debt, but eventually finds success in cotton farming in Cabarras County. He then moves to Snow Creek, Maury County with his son, Peregrine Pickle, and starts farming again. However, his son falls ill and the writer seeks medical help for him."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_0000-T%20Correspondence,%201929-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_4_34_00006_thumbnail.jpg "The Life and Trials of James Murray: A Letter to His Nephew")