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One Sheet of Unidentified Letter in which Chief John Ross Reports on Negotiations with John Mason, Jr.
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Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter to Colonel John Mason, Jr.

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Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter in Washington City to Colonel John Mason, Jr. regretting termination of negotiations and acceptance of Senate ratification without assent of Cherokees to the Treaty. Three sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on all rectos and versos. Folder 272

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter to Colonel John Mason, Jr.
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
December 6, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.501-.2
Department: 
Collection: 
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