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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Four Iroquois Chiefs, April 18, 1864

 Item — Folder: 1214
Identifier: 4026.1429

Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to 4 named Iroquois Chiefs noting their petition to the Cherokee Council, and stating nothing can be said regarding future act and policy. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages and handwritten text in pencil on one side. Folder 1214

Dates

  • April 18, 1864

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

Mark(s)

Embossed, "E. H. Owen"

Medium

ink and pencil on paper

Signed

Signed, "John Ross"

Dimensions

Folded: 9 3/4 × 7 3/4 in. (24.8 × 19.7 cm) Overall: 9 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (24.8 × 39.4 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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