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Copy of Letter from Sec. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation
Joel Roberts Poinsett
Letter from John G. Ross to Chief John Ross
J. L. Hargett

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation

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Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Government will hold no communication with Ross until investigation of Ridge-Boudinot murders is completed; President will receive other members of delegation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 696

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Title(s): 
Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation
Creator(s): 
Joel Roberts Poinsett (Author)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
January 22, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.888
Previous Number(s): 
55987
Department: 
Collection: 
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