Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris

Scope and Content Notes

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris regarding the hold up of annuity (Moulton). Copy of letter to William Rogers enclosing above letter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 50

Archival Location

Collection: Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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Archive Item Information

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Title(s):

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris

Creator(s):

John Ross (Subject)

Culture:

Native American; Cherokee

Date:

March 11, 1831

Materials/Techniques:

ink on paper

Classification:

Manuscripts

Object Type:

Draft

Accession No:

4026.87

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:

John Ross

Biography:

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828–1866

Role(s):

Subject

Marks and Inscriptions

Inscriptions: Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

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Ross, John. Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris. 4026.87. John Ross Papers. March 11, 1831. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/402687 (02/15/2018).

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris

Scope and Content Notes

Archival Location

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Memo by Chief John Ross Concerning Information to be Sought in Washington City Concerning Two Reservation Claims.

Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General John E. Wool

Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross to John Brown

Archive Item Information

Dimensions

About the Contributor(s)

Marks and Inscriptions

Tags and Search Terms

Cite this Page