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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 22, 1839

 Item — Folder: 602
Identifier: 4026.794

Description

Letter from Convention signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, George Guess and others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reassuring him of their peaceful intentions and asking who threatens hostility; also welcoming Old Chiefs as participants in forming new Government. (Reply to Arbuckle's letter of July 20) (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 602

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates

  • July 22, 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): 742-743

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "Geo. Lowrey, Geo. Guess, John Ross"

Dimensions

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

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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