Letter from Chief John Ross to Unknown, February 7, 1840
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, (addressee unnamed). Regarding claim of Jesse Clements; asks about number and condition of Cherokees remaining in East and mentions memorial to Congress. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 702
Dates
- February 7, 1840
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
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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