Letter from Secretary of War William H. Crawford to Return J. Meigs, March 2, 1816
Description
Letter from William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, to Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Indian Agent. This letter also contains instructions to President Andrew Jackson regarding removal of intruders upon Indian lands. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 7
The number 16 is written in pencil on the back. There is a watermark on the inside of the document of a dove, olive branch, and 'Amy's'
Dates
- March 2, 1816
Creator
- William H. Crawford (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 10 × 15 3/8 in. (25.4 × 39.1 cm) Folded: 10 × 7 3/4 in. (25.4 × 19.7 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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