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Letter from Mary Ross to husband Chief John Ross
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One Sheet of Letter from Ellen-I. C. to Mary Stapler

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One sheet of letter signed "Your affe E" (Appears to be the "Ellen" of Nov. 21 1853 document.) She refers to "Mary, a daughter crowded out of Mama's arms too soon by a son, Charlie." (Letter of Nov. 21, 1853). Ellen refers to a new born daughter "Mary." ([Mary Ross evidently is the recipient of the letter). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1025A

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Title(s): 
One Sheet of Letter from Ellen-I. C. to Mary Stapler
Creator(s): 
Ellen-I. C. (Author)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
1797 - 1897
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.1969
Previous Number(s): 
56364
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Collection: 
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