Memorial from the Cherokee Delegation to Congress, Feb. 28, 1840
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
- Unidentified (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Bibliography
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 16 in. (40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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