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Letter from George C. Benge to Chief John Ross, November 5, 1837

 Item — Folder: 259
Identifier: 4026.485

Description

Letter from George C. Benge to Chief John Ross regarding fraudulent spoliation claim concerning four slaves filed by Robert B. Vann. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 259

Dates

  • November 5, 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

Mark(s)

Wax seal

Medium

ink on paper, wax

Signed

Signed, "George C. Benge"

Dimensions

Overall: 12 × 15 in. (30.5 × 38.1 cm) Folded: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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