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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Park Hill, to James Starr, Charles Reese, and George W. Adair. Denying knowledge of several private police companies organized to kill "Treaty Men", and requesting names so that steps may be taken to preserve order. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 887

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
March 22, 1843
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1050
Previous Number(s): 
56216
Department: 
Collection: 
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