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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr, June 28, 1842

 Item — Folder: 874
Identifier: 4026.1038

Description

Draft copy of letter from Ross, Washington City, to James Starr and Samuel Downing. Who has informed him of action of Capt. John Rogers and other Old Settlers setting up "a district independent community" in violation of Act of Union (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 874

Dates

  • June 28, 1842

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): 137-138

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Folded: 11 × 9 in. (27.9 × 22.9 cm) Overall: 11 × 18 in. (27.9 × 45.7 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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