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Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary of War
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Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler transmitting copy of act naming John Ross, David Van, Jesse Bushyhead, William Shorey Coodey, and John Benge as a delegation to represent the Cherokee Nation to deal with the U. S. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 791

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Title(s): 
Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler
Creator(s): 
John Ross (Subject)
Culture: 
Native American; Cherokee
Date: 
December 28, 1841
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Accession No: 
4026.957
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
John Ross Papers
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