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Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1779 - 1851-

Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross, July 15, 1837

 Item — Folder: 227
Identifier: 4026.453
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross stating that Colonel Lindsay has been directed to allow council on June 22, 1837. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 227

Dates: July 15, 1837

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross, March 7, 1838

 Item — Folder: 314
Identifier: 4026.538-.1
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross in Washington City allowing for $5.00 per day to Seminole Deputation, excluding time spent in Washington. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on 4026.538.1 verso. Folder 314

Dates: March 7, 1838

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation, December 27, 1837

 Item — Folder: 280
Identifier: 4026.506
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation acknowledging the about letter, and stating that no negotiation can be entertained, and chiding delegates for raising false hopes among Cherokee. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 280

Dates: December 27, 1837

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation., December 27, 1837

 Item — Folder: 280
Identifier: 4026.506.1
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation acknowledging the about letter, and stating that no negotiation can be entertained, and chiding delegates for raising false hopes among Cherokee. Folder 280

Dates: December 27, 1837

Letter from Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett to M. St. Clair Clarke, July 15, 1840

 Item — Folder: 734
Identifier: 4026.904
Description

Letter from Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett to M. St. Clair Clarke. Rejecting request of July 13. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 734

Dates: July 15, 1840

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, January 22, 1840

 Item — Folder: 696
Identifier: 4026.888
Description

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Government will hold no communication with Ross until investigation of Ridge-Boudinot murders is completed; President will receive other members of delegation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 696

Dates: January 22, 1840

Note from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, October 7, 1837

 Item — Folder: 250
Identifier: 4026.474
Description

Note From Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation. Fixed appointment date. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 250

Dates: October 7, 1837

Printed Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett Replying to House Resolution Regarding Seminole., April 11, 1838

 Item — Folder: 335
Identifier: 4026.558-.5
Description

Printed letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett replying to house Resolution regarding Seminole coming in or brought in by the Cherokee under flag of truce. (House Document No. 327). Folder 335.

Dates: April 11, 1838