Skip to main content

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Principal Chief of Choctaw Nation, February 11, 1861

 Item — Folder: 1093
Identifier: 4026.1261

Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Principal Chief of the Choctaw Nation enclosing a copy of his February 9, 1861 letter to Principal Chief of the Chickasaw Nation Cyrus Harris, and urging him caution on Act of Chickasaw Legislature. (See Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1093

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates

  • February 11, 1861

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): 461

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Overall: 12 × 8 in. (30.5 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

Contact:

918-631-6403