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Guess, George, fl. 1839 to the Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation re: invitation to the national convention

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06741.03 Author/Creator: Guess, George, fl. 1839 Place Written: Illinois Camp Ground Type: Letter signed Date: 1839/07/02 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 25.4 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Written by George Guess, Tobacco Wile, David Melton, and Looney Price on behalf of the Old Settlers.

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