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L. Ross to McMichael: Declines to return Checks, (Kutsche 5573), Thomas Lee Ballenger archaeological artifacts, June 1, 1865

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Title L. Ross to McMichael: Declines to return Checks, (Kutsche 5573), Thomas Lee Ballenger archaeological artifacts, June 1, 1865

Date June 1, 1865

Language English

Subjects Cherokee Nation, Indians of North America

Description Correspondence and writings of author, educator, and historian Thomas Lee Ballenger; photographs, legal papers, and documents of the Cherokee Indians, their territory, and prominent individuals who contributed to Oklahoma's history; genealogical materials including detailed tables, charts, and diagrams of individual Cherokee families; and extensive collections of archaeological artifacts.

User-Contributed Transcription A Copy Washington DC June 1, 1865 M. McMichael Esqrs Cashier at First National Bank, Philadelphia Dear Sir I am just in receipt of yours of the 31st ____: informing me that the Secy of the Interior has requested you to return to him the drafts on the Ass't Treasurer at New York, amounting to $45,000, which I deposited with your bank, and asking an order from me authorizing you to comply with the request of the Secretary. I respectfully decline to give my sanction to such a proceeding. I am responsible to the Cherokee Nation for the amount of the drafts I deposited in said bank, and will expect the bank to account to me, and to me alone therefore. The money belongs to the Nation

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Archival Collection Title Thomas Lee Ballenger papers

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Call Number Ayer Modern MS Ballenger Box 5 Folder 141

BibID 991818028805867

Rights Status Copyright Not Evaluated

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