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Copy of Letter from Secretary of State Joel Roberts of Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation

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Letter from Secretary of State Joel Roberts Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Reiterating banning of Chief John Ross and indicating willingness to do business with remaining portion of delegation; names of accusers to evidence which will be produced in progress of investigation (original and 2 copies). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 689

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Title(s): 
Copy of Letter from Secretary of State Joel Roberts of Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation
Creator(s): 
Joel Roberts Poinsett (Author)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
January 4, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.881
Previous Number(s): 
55979
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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