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Letter from William Y. Hansell, Esquire to Chief John Ross
William Y. Hansell
Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross
J. L. Hargett

Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross

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Letter from William Y. Hansell, attorney, to Chief John Ross. Reporting that Judge Underwood has received letter from Secretary of War in which he stated he was instructed by the President to say "That the present is the last proposition the Cherokees will receive while he remains in office." Also urging his attendance at July council and conference with Colonel Rockwell and Hansell. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text on four sides. Folder 145

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Title(s): 
Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross
Creator(s): 
William Y. Hansell (Author)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
June 12, 1835
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper, wax
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.197-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55276
Department: 
Collection: 
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