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Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegate in Washington City to Secretary of War Benjamin F. Butler
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Letter from John Benge to Chief John Ross
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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: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.442
Previous Number(s): 
55356
Department: 
Collection: 
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