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Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Concerning scant rations supplied by Glasgow and Harrison, unsuitability of beef instead of salt pork or bacon, and high prices by Cherokees who take ration commuted in money. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink . Folder 533

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
April 23, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.729-.3
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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