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Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, July 9, 1839

 Item — Folder: 580
Identifier: 4026.771-.1

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 29 other Cherokees to General Arbuckle regretting failure of Western Chiefs to meet them at Illinois Camp ground and the premature departure of Star and others from protection at Fort Gibson, and denying report of planned killings. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 580

Dates

  • July 9, 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): 731-732

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

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Source

Repository Details

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

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