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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola citing false alarms and rumor of his attack on Creek and invitation to Opothleyahola and Kennard to meet Cherokee in council. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1131

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
October 11, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1325-.1
Previous Number(s): 
56482
Department: 
Collection: 
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