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Copy of Declaration of John Watts with Respect to an Island in Tennessee River Held Jointly with Chief John Ross, March 9, 1838

 Item — Folder: 315
Identifier: 4026.539

Description

Copy of Declaration of John Watts with respect to an island in the Tennessee River held jointly with Chief John Ross before his removal west under the Treaty of 1817. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 315

Dates

  • March 9, 1838

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)

Embossed stamp

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "X (John Watts' mark)"

Dimensions

Overall: 11 × 9 in. (27.9 × 22.9 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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