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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady

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Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady in reply to letter of May 15, 1861 stating that the Cherokee are bound by treaties to the United States and hope to remain neutral and hope their lands do not become a battleground. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1102

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
May 17, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.1271-.1
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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