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Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin expressing hope that conferences will lead to a new treaty in which 'Cherokee concede a portion of our national rights for the best consideration which can be obtained.' (Moulton). Letter also states that the Secretary of War has agreed to Colonel Lindsay's suggestion that Creek Indians be allowed to remain at peace in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 260

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Title(s): 
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
November 5, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Draft
Accession No: 
4026.486-.1
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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