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Letter from Huckleberry Downing to Chief John Ross, January 8, 1863

 Item — Folder: 1173
Identifier: 4026.1363-.3

Description

Letter from Huckleberry Downing and six other Cherokee at Post Neosho, Missouri to Chief John Ross stating they believe the Nation is cleared of Confederates and Post Neosho created to handle refuges, but Cherokee Agent Harlow wants them moved to Dry Wood near Fort Scott. (Moulton). Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 1173

Dates

  • January 8, 1863

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): 527-529

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 × 16 in. (31.8 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)

Creator

Source

Repository Details

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

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