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Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 30, 1865

 Item — Folder: 1271
Identifier: 4027.1508-.1

Description

Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross, Evan Jones, and D. M. Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding disbanding 'Cherokee Regiments' and organizing 'Home Guard' with remarks regarding conduct of Cherokee Troops. (Moulton). Two sheets of paper; the first has handwriting in ink on recto and verso, the second piece of paper is a folded sheet with handwriting in ink on four pages. Folder 1271

Dates

  • January 30, 1865

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): 619-620

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (31.8 × 39.4 cm) Folded: 12 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (31.8 × 19.7 cm)

Source

Creator

Repository Details

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

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