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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
July 8, 1862
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Draft
Accession No: 
4026.1352
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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