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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Job R. Tyson

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Copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Job R. Tyson suggesting that 'A publication of late events at this time would be deemed disrespectful toward the Government.' (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 278

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Job R. Tyson
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
December 17, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.491
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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