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Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas McKenney (Kenahlea), May 22, 1841

 Item — Folder: 766
Identifier: 4026.935

Description

Copy of letter from Staniee Koowkskoowe (Ross) Washington City, to Col. Thos. McKenney (Kenahlea). Regarding former's visit to Bethlehem, Pa., status quo of Cherokee business with executive department, and disclosure of his intention to establish schools (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Detailed signature photograph included. Folder 766

Dates

  • May 22, 1841

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): 87-89

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "Stahlee Koowesoowe (John Ross)"

Dimensions

Overall: 9 5/16 × 15 1/2 in. (23.7 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)

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Source

Repository Details

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

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