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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle

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Letter from Convention signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, George Guess and others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reassuring him of their peaceful intentions and asking who threatens hostility; also welcoming Old Chiefs as participants in forming new Government. (Reply to Arbuckle's letter of July 20) (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 602

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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 22, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.794
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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