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Letter from Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross, November 25, 1861

 Item — Folder: 1145
Identifier: 4026.1339-.1

Description

Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross reporting battle at Red Fork and asking Cherokee to stop opponents from passing through their country. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1145

Dates

  • November 25, 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): 505

Medium

paper

Dimensions

Folded: 12 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (31.1 × 19.7 cm) Overall: 12 1/4 × 15 1/2 in. (31.1 × 39.4 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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