The John Ross Collection. 1838.

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The John Ross Collection. 1838.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232155747

The collection consists of a letter written by Chief Ross to an unidentified recipient in 1838.

1" linear.

Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Pritzker Military Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097176

Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Pritzker Military Library

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Ross, John, 1812-?

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John Ross was born October 3, 1790 in Alabama. He was one-eight Cherokee, seven-eights Scottish. He grew up and was educated in a traditional school in Kingston, Tennessee. At the age of nineteen, he began his political career with the Cherokee Nation. In 1809, Ross was entrusted by Indian Agent Return Meigs to go to the Arkansas Cherokees. After that, Ross devoted his life to achieving freedom and political recognition for the Cherokee Nation. Ross fought in the War of 1812 and played a roll in...