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Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegate in Washington City to Secretary of War Benjamin F. Butler
J. L. Hargett
Appointment of and Instructions to Delegates from Western Cherokee Sent to Washington City
J. L. Hargett
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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary of War

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Copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett submitting credentials and communication [not included] for consideration of President. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 216

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary of War
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
March 16, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.442
Previous Number(s): 
55356
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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