Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, June 1, 1839
Item — Folder: 555
Identifier: 4026.747
Description
Draft copy of letter from Ross to his Brother Lewis. Asking that he bring receipts and abstracts covering emigration for examination. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 555
Dates
- Creation: June 1, 1839
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790–1866 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Full 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): 711
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (31.8 × 21 cm)
Source
- Hargett, J. L. (Donor, Person)
Cultural context
Genre / Form
- Letter
- manuscripts
- abstracts (summaries) -- abstract (summary) -- précis
- archives -- archive
- copies (documents) -- copy (document)
- drafts (documents) -- draft (document)
- emigrants -- emigrant
- letters (correspondence) -- Letter
- receipts -- Receipt
Style / Period
- Cherokee (culture or style) -- Keetoowah
- Native American (culture or style) -- American Indian -- Indigenous American
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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