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Letter from Old Settlers to Chief John Ross, August 2, 1839

 Item — Folder: 612
Identifier: 4026.802-.1

Description

Letter from Old Settlers, signed by Dutch, Brown, Looney and Rogers to Ross and others. Reporting that National Council has appointed a 15-man committee to meet with same number of late emigrants to settle existing difficulties. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 612

Dates

  • August 2, 1839

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): 750

Mark(s)

Wax seal

Medium

ink on paper, wax

Signed

Signed, "Dutch, Jno Brown, Jno Looney, John Rogers"

Dimensions

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

Source

Repository Details

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

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