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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge, September 12 & 15, 1834

 Item — Folder: 123
Identifier: 4026.159-.3

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge regarding rumors of plots to assassinate John Ridge and Chief John Ross, including postscript on the role of Thomas Woodward. (Moulton) Two folded sheet of paper. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 123

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates

  • September 12 & 15, 1834

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): 302-304

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (24.8 × 40 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 7/8 in. (24.8 × 20 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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