Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt, October 30, 1830
Item — Folder: 47
Identifier: 4026.83
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt regarding legal proceedings. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 47
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Dates
- October 30, 1830
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
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): 204-205
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 13 × 14 1/4 in. (33 × 36.2 cm) Folded: 13 × 7 1/8 in. (33 × 18 cm)
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