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Letter in Cherokee syllabary from Lewis Downing to Cooweescoowee (John Ross)

Letter written in Cherokee syllabary with translated copy

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Title(s): 
Document in Cherokee language
Culture: 
Native American, Cherokee
Date: 
mid-19th century - mid-20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
4926.265
Previous Number(s): 
77242
Department: 
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