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Letter from Chief John Ross and George Lowrey to John Brown

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Copy of letter from Ross and George Lowrey, Chiefs of the Eastern Cherokees, to John Brown, John Looney and John Rogers, Chiefs of the Western Cherokees. Stating 'What we really wish and desire?' Mentions resolutions adopted by Eastern Cherokees - all at Council Ground. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 557

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross and George Lowrey to John Brown
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
June 13, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.750-.1
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Collection: 
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