Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer, July 8, 1862
Item — Folder: 1157
Identifier: 4026.1352
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157
Dates
- July 8, 1862
Creator
- Ross, John, Chief, 1790 - 1866 (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): 515-516
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 13 × 10 3/4 in. (33 × 27.3 cm)
- American Civil War
- Cherokee
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Nation -- tsalagi ayeli -- tsalagiyi
- Draft
- John Ross
- John Ross Papers
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Native American
- Park Hill -- Chief John Ross' community -- guwisguwi sgadugi
- William Weer
- archives (groupings)
- chief (tribal leader)
- copies (derivitive objects)
- drafts (documents)
- letters (correspondence)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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