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Letter from Chief John Ross to Unknown

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, (addressee unnamed). Regarding claim of Jesse Clements; asks about number and condition of Cherokees remaining in East and mentions memorial to Congress. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 702

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Unknown
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
February 7, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.893-.1
Previous Number(s): 
55993
Department: 
Collection: 
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