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Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler

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Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary (Stapler) giving his "explanation" and concluding with a postscript in which he states he has bought a gem to be his "bosom companion" through life. (Moulton). Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 924

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
June 27, 30 & Draft copy of July 1, 1844
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.1087-.3
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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