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Ross, John, 1790-1866 to Matthew Buckle re: requesting meeting to prevent war between Cherokee peoples

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06741.01 Author/Creator: Ross, John, 1790-1866 Place Written: Park Hill, [?] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1839/06/24 Pagination: 3 p. : docket : Height: 31.9 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Attempting to stop war between two Cherokee tribes.

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