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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to George R. Gilmer
John Ross

Note from Chief John Ross to John Tipton

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Note from Chief John Ross to General John Tipton, Senator, handed to Colonel Standifer by Lewis Ross and delivered to Tipton, protesting Schermerhorn Treaty and indicating readiness to meet with new commissioners, if appointed by the President. (Moulton) Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 185

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Title(s): 
Note from Chief John Ross to John Tipton
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
May 9, 1836
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.247-.3
Department: 
Collection: 
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