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Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross to John Brown

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Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross and 27 others, to Brown, Looney and Rogers. Rejecting plan of Aug. 2 (4026.802) and proposing committees of twelve each to meet at Illinois Camp Ground on Aug 12, to devise a system of government to be submitted to the people. (Moulton). Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 614

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Title(s): 
Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross to John Brown
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
August 6, 1839
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper, wax
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.804-.4
Previous Number(s): 
55901
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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