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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 27 others to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying prospect of Civil War and indicating John Lowrey, who is pleased with late emigrant proceedings, will use his influence at the July 22 Old Settler convention which a committee will attend. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 598

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
July 20, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.790-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55886
Department: 
Collection: 
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