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Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Jackson, March 6, 1829

 Item — Folder: 26
Identifier: 4026.38

Description

Copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation in Washington City; Chief John Ross, Edward Gunter, Rich Taylor, and William S. Coodey; to President Andrew Jackson suggesting the appointment of Colonel Thomas C. Hindman as replacement for Colonel Hugh Montgomery, Cherokee Agent. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Two fragments from additional paper with handwritten text in ink on recto of first fragment. Folder 26

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto of fragment, "Copy"

Dates

  • March 6, 1829

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Bibliography

Moulton, Gary E., ed. The Papers of Chief John Ross. 2 vols. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1985. (E99 C5 R82 1985 vol. 1). Page(s): 157-158

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm) Overall (Fragment 1): 3 1/4 × 8 in. (8.3 × 20.3 cm) Overall (Fragment 2): 5 × 8 in. (12.7 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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