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Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross to John Brown, August 6, 1839

 Item — Folder: 614
Identifier: 4026.804-.4

Description

Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross and 27 others, to Brown, Looney and Rogers. Rejecting plan of Aug. 2 (4026.802) and proposing committees of twelve each to meet at Illinois Camp Ground on Aug 12, to devise a system of government to be submitted to the people. (Moulton). Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 614

Dates

  • August 6, 1839

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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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): 751-753

Mark(s)

Wax seal

Medium

ink on paper, wax

Dimensions

Overall: 9 3/4 × 8 in. (24.8 × 20.3 cm)

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Source

Repository Details

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

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