Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward

Scope and Content Notes

Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward transmitting a copy of his July 29th letter to Colonel Montgomery, Cherokee Agent, setting forth the President's views on Indian removal. Five folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on 19 pages. Folder 40

Archival Location

Collection: Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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Archive Item Information

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Title(s):

Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward

Creator(s):

J. H. Eaton (Author)

Culture:

American, Creek

Date:

August 2, 1830

Materials/Techniques:

ink on paper

Classification:

Manuscripts

Object Type:

Letter

Accession No:

4026.77-.9

Previous Number(s):

55162

Department:

Dimensions

Overall:

Length: 10in. (25.4cm)
Width: 16in. (40.6cm)

Folded:

Length: 10in. (25.4cm)
Width: 8in. (20.3cm)

About the Contributor(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

J. H. Eaton

Biography:

Inserted by TMS importer. 2014-06-03T11:08:52

Role(s):

Author

Marks and Inscriptions

Inscriptions: Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

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Hargett, J. L.. Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward. 4026.77-.9. John Ross Papers. August 2, 1830. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/402677-9 (02/15/2018).

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Copy of letter from Secretary of War J. H. Eaton to Colonel Ward

Scope and Content Notes

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