Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, April 23, 1839

Item — Folder: 533

Identifier: 4026.729-.3

Staff Only

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Concerning scant rations supplied by Glasgow and Harrison, unsuitability of beef instead of salt pork or bacon, and high prices by Cherokees who take ration commuted in money. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink . Folder 533

Dates

April 23, 1839

Creator

Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Additional Description

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): 704-706

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Folded (4026.729): 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm) Overall (4026.729): 12 3/4 × 16 in. (32.4 × 40.6 cm) Overall (4026.729.1): 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm) Overall (4026.729.3): 12 3/4 × 8 in. (32.4 × 20.3 cm)