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Letter from Chief John Ross to Luther Rice, July 19, 1839

 Item — Folder: 593
Identifier: 4026.785

Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Luther Rice with four columns of words in Cherokee. The entire letter is written in the Cherokee syllabary. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 593

Dates

  • July 19, 1839

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)

Duplicate

4026.785 (Photostat of original, removed from folder and refiled.)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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