The life and times of Hon. William P. Ross
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Creator | Ross, William P. (William Potter), 1820-1891 |
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Editor | Ross, William Potter, Mrs. |
Former owner | Eisenberg, Pablo |
Printer | Weldon & Williams Printers |
Title | The life and times of Hon. William P. Ross |
Variant Title | Life and times of Honorable William P. Ross |
Variant Title | Life and times of William P. Ross |
Title From Cover | Life and times of Hon. Wm. P. Ross, of the Cherokee Nation |
Date Issued | 1893 |
Abstract | Made up principally of a collection of addresses by William P. Ross. Ross was an eminent Cherokee statesman and a worthy successor to his distinguished uncle John Ross (1790-1866). He was a newspaper editor (The Cherokee Advocate, The Indian Journal, and others), a merchant, a lawyer, an envoy to Washington, and principal chief, among his numerous activities. This memorial volume contains a sketch of his life, many letters of tribute, and a quantity of his speeches, papers, and legal arguments. |
Notes | Dedication signed by Mrs. Wm. P. [i.e. Mollie Ross] Ross. |
Physical Description | 24 unnumbered pages, 272 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 22 cm |
Languages | English |
Place of Publication | Fort Smith (Ark.) |
Genre | Books |
Genre | Biographies (documents) |
Subject | Ross, William P. (William Potter), 1820-1891 |
Subject | Cherokee Indians |
Part of | Younghee Kim-Wait (Class of 1982)/Pablo Eisenberg Collection of Native American Literature |
Catalog Record | View this item in the library catalog |
Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
Shelf Location | E99.C5 R835 1893 |
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