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Drafts of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, October 29 & 30, 1837

 Item — Folder: 256
Identifier: 4026.482-.1

Description

Draft letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Brother Lewis G. Ross regarding cession of lands discussed with John Mason, Jr. (Jackson's Agent) as solution to controversy. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 256

Dates

  • October 29 & 30, 1837

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): 534-535

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 15 1/2 in. (25.4 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 10 × 7 3/4 in. (25.4 × 19.7 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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