Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Samuel Webb and John Truman, May 3, 1838
Item — Folder: 341
Identifier: 4026.564
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Samuel Webb and John Truman declining invitation of April 19. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages and handwritten text in red pencil on one page. Folder 341
Dates
- May 3, 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): 635
Medium
ink on paper
Signed
Signed, "John Ross"
Dimensions
Overall: 11 × 18 in. (27.9 × 45.7 cm) Folded: 11 × 9 in. (27.9 × 22.9 cm)
- American
- Cherokee
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Nation -- tsalagi ayeli -- tsalagiyi
- Draft
- John Ross
- John Ross Papers
- John Truman
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Native American
- Philadelphia
- Principal Chief
- archives (groupings)
- chief (tribal leader)
- copies (derivitive objects)
- drafts (documents)
- invitations
- letters (correspondence)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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