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Memorial from the Cherokee Delegation to Congress, Feb. 28, 1840

 Item — Folder: 708
Identifier: 4026.1965-.17

Description

Draft of memorial from (Feb. 28, 1840) Cherokee delegation to Congress (See 4026.898, Feb. 28, 1840) Reciting removal, Joint Council at Takatoka, June 1839, Ridge-Boudinot murders, National Convention, General Matthew Arbuckle and Old Settlers, false charges of violence, the banning of communication with Ross, etc. and seeking settlement with the U. S. (Moulton gives complete text) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 708

Dates

  • Feb. 28, 1840

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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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. 2). Page(s): Page 6 -18

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 16 in. (40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)

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Creator

Repository Details

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

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