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Letter from Chief John Ross to Matthew Arbuckle, May 4, 1839

 Item — Folder: 544
Identifier: 4026.738-.1

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting on Camp Illinois incident and suggesting hearing before the General. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 544

Dates

  • May 4, 1839

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): 708-709

Mark(s)

Embossed

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "J. R."

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 × 16 in. (31.8 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 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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