Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross, March 17, 1835
Description
Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two sides. Envelope is folded with handwritten text in ink on one side and has wax on it. Folder 139A
Dates
- March 17, 1835
Creator
- Unidentified (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Bibliography
Medium
ink on paper, wax
Dimensions
Overall (letter): 5 × 8 in. (12.7 × 20.3 cm) Overall (envelope ): 10 × 13 in. (25.4 × 33 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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