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Handwritten document in Cherokee syllabary
John Ross
Letter from Chief John Ross to Mr. John W. Stapler
John Ross

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

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Draft and copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo regretting battle and pleading for unity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1146

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
November 28, 1861
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1340.a-b
Department: 
Collection: 
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