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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole

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Copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole regarding promise to renew subsistence for refugee families referred to in letter of August 15, 1864; has not heard from people in West since Cabin Creek. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1257

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
September 29, 1864
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1466-.1
Previous Number(s): 
56613
Department: 
Collection: 
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