Unsigned Letter (draft) from Chief John Ross to Chiefs of the Creek Nation, January 29, 1861
Item — Folder: 1090
Identifier: 4026.1258
Description
Unsigned letter [draft] from Chief John Ross to Chiefs of the Creek Nation asking for restoration to Edward Smith, a Cherokee, of negroes improperly seized by Creeks. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1090
Dates
- January 29, 1861
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
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): 457
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/4 × 16 in. (31.1 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/4 × 8 in. (31.1 × 20.3 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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