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Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross

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Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo at Camp Losely to Chief John Ross stating that Hopoothyahola (Opothleyahola) opposition must be 'put down at any cost.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1133

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Title(s): 
Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo to Chief John Ross
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American, Muscogee (Creek)
Date: 
October 18, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1327
Previous Number(s): 
56484
Department: 
Collection: 
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