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Draft copy (fragment) of Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones letter
John Ross
Draft copy (fragment) of Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones letter
John Ross

Letter Reporting that Uncle Mackey States There is a Presidential Order to Arrest Delegation for Opposing Treaty

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Letter (fragments missing) written at Gunter's Landing and addressed "Dear Father". Reporting that Uncle Mackey states there is a Presidential Order to arrest the delegation for opposing the Treaty of New Echota; removal beginning. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 206

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Title(s): 
Letter Reporting that Uncle Mackey States There is a Presidential Order to Arrest Delegation for Opposing Treaty
Creator(s): 
Unknown (Source)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
November 18, 1836
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.422-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55345
Department: 
Collection: 
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