Letter from Huckleberry Downing and Tah-lah-lah to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1863
Description
Letter from Huckleberry Downing and Tah-lah-lah at Post Neosho, Missouri to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia reporting Agent Harlan has $12,000 for relief of Cherokee refuges. The Reverse side of this document is a letter from Brigadier General James G. Blunt to the soldiers of the 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Indian Regiments of the Home Guard bidding farewell and trusting that they will give obedience to his successor. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1175
Dates
- January 12, 1863
Creator
- Huckleberry Downing (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet
Bibliography
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/2 × 8 in. (31.8 × 20.3 cm)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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