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Letter from George Lowry, Going Snake, and Others to General Winfield Scott

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Petition to General Winfield Scott from George Lowrey, Going Snake, and others, warning of sickness and death in sickly season and asking for delay in migration. There is also a small note dated June 11, 1838 from George Lowry, concerning the bearer of two petitions. Bound document. Two folded sheets with handwritten text in ink on 4 of 8 pages. Folder 355

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Title(s): 
Letter from George Lowry, Going Snake, and Others to General Winfield Scott
Creator(s): 
George Lowrey (Author)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
June 9, 1838
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.580-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55610
Department: 
Collection: 
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