Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to William Ross, December 16, 1862
Item — Folder: 1167
Identifier: 4026.1359
Description
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to William Ross stating he will authorize Treasurer to expand public funds for relief of Cherokee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1167
Dates
- December 16, 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): 524
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 8 × 13 in. (20.3 × 33 cm) Folded: 8 × 6 1/2 in. (20.3 × 16.5 cm)
- American Civil War
- Cherokee
- Cherokee
- Cherokee Indians
- Draft
- John Ross
- John Ross Papers
- Manuscripts
- Native American
- Native American
- Ross, William Potter -- Willie Ross -- Wili -- William P. Ross -- W. P. Ross
- archives (groupings)
- budgets
- 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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