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Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle

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Draft copy of letter from John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting killing of Elias Boudinot, report that Stand Watie is raising company to take Ross' life and asking for military intervention to prevent more loss of life. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 565

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
June 22, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.757
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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