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Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Sarah F. Stapler)

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Draft letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to 'Sister Sarah' (Sarah H. Stapler) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania stating he plans a visit to 'desolated home' of Park Hill, Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1192

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Sarah F. Stapler)
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
September 22, 1863
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1391-.1
Department: 
Collection: 
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