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Two Unsigned Drafts of Parts of Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett
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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross Delegation to Joel R. Poinsett

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Copy of letter from the Chief john Ross Delegation to Secretary of War Job R. Poinsett reporting termination of negotiations with Colonel john Mason, Jr. and indicating willingness to enter any negotiations in which Treaty of 1835 is not binding on either party. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 279

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross Delegation to Joel R. Poinsett
Creator(s): 
Unknown (Source)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
December 27, 1837
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.505-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55433
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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