Letter from John W. Stapler to Chief John Ross, September 25, 1861
Item — Folder: 1125
Identifier: 4026.1319
Description
Letter from John W. Stapler to Chief John Ross describing danger of 'Civil conflict' in Tahlequah; ending with 'Please destroy this.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1125
Dates
- September 25, 1861
Creator
- John W. Stapler (Author, Person)
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): 488-489
Medium
ink on paper
Signed
Signed, "John W. Stapler"
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (23.5 × 18.4 cm)
- American Civil War
- Anderson Downing
- Ben McCullough
- Boudinot, E. C.
- Cherokee
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Indians
- Cherokee Nation -- tsalagi ayeli -- tsalagiyi
- Confederate States
- General McCullough
- James M. Bell
- John Fineman
- John Ross
- John Ross Papers
- John W. Stapler
- Letter
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Native American
- Principal Chief
- Stand Watie -- degatoga
- Tahlequah -- Daliqua
- archives (groupings)
- chief (tribal leader)
- civil war
- letters (correspondence)
- post-Removal
Repository Details
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