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Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 12, 1839

 Item — Folder: 584
Identifier: 4026.776

Description

Draft copy of letter from Ross and 27 Cherokees to Gen. Arbuckle. Regarding steps taken by convention to stop further effusion of blood. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 584

Dates

  • July 12, 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): 733-734

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

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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