Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin, November 5, 1837
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin expressing hope that conferences will lead to a new treaty in which 'Cherokee concede a portion of our national rights for the best consideration which can be obtained.' (Moulton). Letter also states that the Secretary of War has agreed to Colonel Lindsay's suggestion that Creek Indians be allowed to remain at peace in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 260
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Dates
- November 5, 1837
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (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
Dimensions
Overall: 11 × 18 in. (27.9 × 45.7 cm) Folded: 11 × 9 in. (27.9 × 22.9 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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