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Letter from Chief John Ross to Joseph Vann, March 22, 1840

 Item — Folder: 712
Identifier: 4026.1157-.2

Description

Letter from Chief John Ross delegation to Joseph Vann. Explaining United States positions (1) suspension of Montfort Stokes as Agent; (2) continuation of rations, and (3) formation of new government excluding Chief John Ross. (Moulton) 4026.1157 is a single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. 4026.1157.2 is a sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 712

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy" on 4026.1157.2 verso

Dates

  • March 22, 1840

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

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): 20-22

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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