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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Winfield Scott, August 9, 1838

 Item — Folder: 393
Identifier: 4026.620

Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Winfield Scott. Regarding payment of individual Cherokee claims before removal. (Moulton) Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 393

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates

  • August 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

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): 657

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 15 1/2 in. (25.4 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 10 × 7 3/4 in. (25.4 × 19.7 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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