Dole, William P. (fl. 1866) to John Ross re: Ross' meeting with Lincoln and the Cherokee Treaty
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01233.04 Author/Creator: Dole, William P. (fl. 1866) Place Written: Washington Type: Letter signed Date: 1866/01/26 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 13 cm Order a Copy
Signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Washington Jany. 26th 1866
Hon John Ross
Dr Sir
On your visit to Washington in AD1863 [sic] I was with you on a visit to [struck: the] President Lincoln & was present when you explained to him the reason why your people the Cherokees, had made a treaty with the rebels & that the President [struck: was] [inserted: appeared to be] satisfied, that it was done under coercion & was the only means for you to save the lives & property of your people & on that account [2] that you & your people who had returned to your allegiance was excusable for the steps you had taken.
W. P. Dole
Late Commr. Indian Affairs
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