Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 24, 1839
Description
Letter (draft) from Chief John Ross and 22 others in convention to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting that a greater part of a committee sent to the Old Settler Council at mouth of Illinois River retired because their lives were threatened by Star, Bell and others. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 606
Dates
- July 24, 1839
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Bibliography
Mark(s)
Copy
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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