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Letter Signed by 12 'Friends' to Chief John Ross, August 17, 1836

 Item — Folder: 192
Identifier: 4026.252-.1

Description

Letter signed by 12 'friends' requesting Chief John Ross to attend General Council at New Echota on September 12 as a member of the committee. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 192

Dates

  • August 17, 1836

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): 456-457

Mark(s)

Wax seal

Medium

ink on paper,wax

Signed

Signed, "The Coon, Major Ridge, Hammer, James Foster, John Ridge, Tesahtaaskee, G. W. Adair, Charles Moore, Bear Meat, Hand Natie, Ground Mole, Tahyeeskee"

Dimensions

Overall: 9 7/8 × 7 7/8 in. (25.1 × 20 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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