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Letter from Chief John Ross and George Lowrey to John Brown, June 13, 1839

 Item — Folder: 557
Identifier: 4026.750-.1

Description

Copy of letter from Ross and George Lowrey, Chiefs of the Eastern Cherokees, to John Brown, John Looney and John Rogers, Chiefs of the Western Cherokees. Stating 'What we really wish and desire?' Mentions resolutions adopted by Eastern Cherokees - all at Council Ground. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 557

Dates

  • June 13, 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): 713-714

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross, George Lowrey"

Dimensions

Overall: 9 7/8 × 16 in. (25.1 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 9 7/8 × 8 in. (25.1 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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