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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, December 10, 1863

 Item — Folder: 1205
Identifier: 4026.1419

Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross for the Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole applying for $4,000 to cover expenses of protracted stay in Washington. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1205

Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"; Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication to the Hon. WP. Dole Commissioner of Indn. Affairs. on behalf of the Cherokee Delegation for means to defray their expenses- Dec. 10th. 1863"

Dates

  • December 10, 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): 549-550

Medium

ink on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Overall: 10 × 16 in. (25.4 × 40.6 cm) Folded: 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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