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Memorial and Petition Signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs

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Memorial and Petition signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs to Congress asking for a delay of the Treaty of New Echota and investigation of their assertions. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 210

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Title(s): 
Memorial and Petition Signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs
Creator(s): 
Unknown (Source)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
February 22, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Petition
Accession No: 
4026.436-.3
Previous Number(s): 
55349
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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