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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to President Abraham Lincoln

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Lawrenceville, New Jersey to President Abraham Lincoln confirming representations made in an interview; regarding loyalty of Cherokee expressed after invasion of Indian Expedition relieved the pressure which had forced signing of treaty with the Confederacy. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1158

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Title(s): 
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to President Abraham Lincoln
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
September 16, 1862
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1353a-.a.1
Previous Number(s): 
56510
Department: 
Collection: 
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