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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 8, 1861

 Item — Folder: 1129
Identifier: 4026.1323-.1

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard stating that General Albert Pike granted letters of safeguard to Hopoethleyahol for visit to Cherokee who have signed treaty with Pike. (Moulton) (Moulton says Chiefs name is Opothleyahola) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1129

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard Chief of the Creek Nation- October 8, 1861"

Dates

  • October 8, 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): 490-491

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Overall: 12 × 15 in. (30.5 × 38.1 cm) Folded: 12 × 7 1/2 in. (30.5 × 19.1 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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