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Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, February 2, 1833

 Item — Folder: 80
Identifier: 4026.114-.1

Description

Letter from John Ridge in Running Waters to Chief John Ross in Washington City. Refers to Walker's letter of February 1, 1833 and suggests that Chief Ross return for "council. After we all know, upon consultation in Council, that we can't be a Nation here, I hope we shall establish it somewhere else! Where, the wisdom of the Nation must try to find." (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 80

Dates

  • February 2, 1833

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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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): 259-260

Mark(s)

wax

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 9 7/8 × 16 in. (25.1 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 9 7/8 × 8 in. (25.1 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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