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Memorial from the Cherokee Delegation to Congress, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder: 706
Identifier: 4026.1973-.3

Description

Unsigned draft of a memorial from the Cherokee delegation to Congress. Reciting events from the Treaty of New Echota to Poinsett's letter of Jan. 4, 1840 [4026.880] defending Ross, and asking Congress to relieve "the evils under which we are now laboring" Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 706

Dates

  • 1797 - 1897

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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Folded: 13 × 7 in. (33 × 17.8 cm) Overall: 13 × 14 in. (33 × 35.6 cm)

Previous Number

4026.1973.1-.3

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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