Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent), 1797 - 1897
Item — Folder: 297
Identifier: 4026.1912
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (January 1838?) to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent) concerning rumor circulating about Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 297
Dates
- 1797 - 1897
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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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): 589-590
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 11 × 8 3/4 in. (27.9 × 22.2 cm)
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Delegation
- Draft
- Indian Agent
- John H. Sherburne
- John Ross -- Chief John Ross -- Cooweescoowee -- Kuwees Koowee -- guwisguwi
- John Ross Papers
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Second Seminole War
- Seminole (culture or style)
- archives -- archive
- chief (tribal leader)
- copies (documents) -- copy (document)
- drafts (documents) -- draft (document)
- letters (correspondence) -- letter
Repository Details
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