Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross to John Brown, August 6, 1839
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
- 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)
Wax seal
Medium
ink on paper, wax
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 × 8 in. (24.8 × 20.3 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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