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Letter from Huckleberry Downing and Tah-lah-lah to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1863

 Item — Folder: 1175
Identifier: 4026.1364

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

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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): 530

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 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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