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Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, January 22, 1840

 Item — Folder: 696
Identifier: 4026.888

Description

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Government will hold no communication with Ross until investigation of Ridge-Boudinot murders is completed; President will receive other members of delegation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 696

Dates

  • January 22, 1840

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

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Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "J. R. Poinsett"

Dimensions

Overall: 9 7/8 × 16 in. (25.1 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 9 7/8 × 8 in. (25.1 × 20.3 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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