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Letter from 12 Cherokees to Chief John Ross, October 1, 1838

 Item — Folder: 450
Identifier: 4026.666

Description

Letter from 12 Cherokees to Chief John Ross protesting disruptive activities from the John A. Bell Party. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 450

Dates

  • October 1, 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): 675

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "R Taylor, James Brown, Thomas Foreman, unrecognizable signature, George Still, Peter Helterbrand [correct spelling, Hildebrand], David Sanders, James Pritchet, Wm. Proctor, Big Much, x [Situagi's mark], x [Grass Hopper's mark]"

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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