Unsigned Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, March 5, 1838
Item — Folder: 311
Identifier: 4026.535
Description
Unsigned draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett concerning denial of compensation to Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 311
Dates
- March 5, 1838
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
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): 603-604
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 13 × 7 13/16 in. (33 × 19.9 cm)
- Cherokee
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Delegation
- Draft
- Joel Roberts Pointsett
- John Ross
- John Ross Papers
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Native American
- Second Seminole War
- Secretary of War
- Seminole
- Washington City
- archives (groupings)
- chief (tribal leader)
- compensation (economic concept)
- copies (derivitive objects)
- drafts (documents)
- letters (correspondence)
- wars
Repository Details
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