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Memorial and Petition Signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs
J. L. Hargett
Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegate in Washington City to Secretary of War Benjamin F. Butler
J. L. Hargett

Copy of Act Naming Chief John Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to Delegation

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Copy of act by National Council naming Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to delegation created on Nov. 13. Signed by 30 persons. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 752

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Title(s): 
Copy of Act Naming Chief John Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to Delegation
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
November 14, 1840
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4026.922
Previous Number(s): 
56070
Department: 
Collection: 
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