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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo advising against the use of force against Opothleyahola and urging pursuit of peace; meeting of Cherokee delegation with him described by Chief's name is spelled Opothleyahola says Moulton. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Second sheet is a single sheet with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1135

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
October 20, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
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Accession No: 
4026.1329-.2
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