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Letter from Chief John Ross to Joseph Vann

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Letter from Chief John Ross delegation to Joseph Vann. Explaining United States positions (1) suspension of Montfort Stokes as Agent; (2) continuation of rations, and (3) formation of new government excluding Chief John Ross. (Moulton) 4026.1157 is a single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. 4026.1157.2 is a sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 712

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Joseph Vann
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
March 22, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.1157-.2
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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