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Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross

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Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two sides. Envelope is folded with handwritten text in ink on one side and has wax on it. Folder 139A

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Title(s): 
Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross
Creator(s): 
Unknown (Source)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
March 17, 1835
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper, wax
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Claims
Accession No: 
4026.188
Previous Number(s): 
55269
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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