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Letter from John Brown to Chief John Ross, June 28, 1839

 Item — Folder: 570
Identifier: 4026.762-.1

Description

Letter from John Brown, John Looney, John Rogers, and John Smith (witnessed by Stokes and Lt. Simmons) to Chief John Ross and other chiefs and principal men of Emigrant Cherokees. Protesting call for July 1 convention made June 21 and suggesting meeting of representatives of two factions on July 25. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 570

Dates

  • June 28, 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): 720-722

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "Jn. Brown, John Looney, John Rogers, John Smith"

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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