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Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross
J. L. Hargett
Letter from J. P. Evans to Chief John Ross
J. L. Hargett

Draft Copy of Chief John Ross' Annual Message to National Council

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Draft copy and copy of Chief John Ross' annual message to National Council which reviews recent events, describes Cherokee Mounted Regiment, and seeks ratification of treaty with Confederacy. (Moulton). Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. Folder 1130

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Chief John Ross' Annual Message to National Council
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
October 9, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Accession No: 
4026.1324.a-.a.2
Department: 
Collection: 
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