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Draft Copy of a Letter Signed by Chief John Ross and Others, August 7, 1839

 Item — Folder: 616
Identifier: 4026.806-.1

Description

Draft copy of letter from convention ground, signed by Chief John Ross and twenty-six others. Addressed to Agent M. Stokes, regarding Nicholson case (4026.801) and requesting his protection from violence by United States citizens. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 616

Dates

  • August 7, 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): 754-755

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 15 1/2 in. (25.4 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 10 × 7 3/4 in. (25.4 × 19.7 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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