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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector

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Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector holding that Cherokee Nation is bound by Treaties with and under protection of the United States, but friendly to slave-holding citizens. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1096

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
February 22, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1264-.1
Previous Number(s): 
56440
Department: 
Collection: 
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