Copy of Letter from John McLean to Chief John Ross, May 23, 1832
Item — Folder: 71
Identifier: 4026.107-a.1
Description
Copy of letter from John McLean to Chief John Ross. Recommends the exchange of Cherokee eastern lands for lands west of the Mississippi. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 71
Dates
- May 23, 1832
Creator
- John McLean (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Mark(s)
Wax seal
Medium
ink on paper, wax
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (34.3 × 21 cm)
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