Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen, August 24, 1861
Description
Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen asking that they furnish a guide to lead Elijah R. Hicks and Joshua Ross to Captain Albert Pike; Alliance to be formed with Confederacy; Captain John Drew to raise regiment; endorsement by Opothleyahola questions authenticity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1117
Dates
- August 24, 1861
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Bibliography
Medium
ink on paper
Signed
Signed, "John Ross"
Dimensions
Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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