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Draft Copy and Final Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to White Catcher and Twelve Other Cherokee

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Draft copy and final copy of letter from Chief John Ross to White Catcher and 12 other Cherokee stating Lewis Ross, William Potter Ross, and John W. Stapler have been sent West to confer with them on relief efforts. (Moulton). Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eleven pages. Folder 1176

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy and Final Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to White Catcher and Twelve Other Cherokee
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
January 13, 1863
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1366-.5
Previous Number(s): 
56529
Department: 
Collection: 
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