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Hargett, J. L.

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Found in 1552 Collections and/or Records:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John M. Ross, April 10, 1838

 Item — Folder: 334
Identifier: 4026.557-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from chief John Ross to nephew John M. Ross regarding President Van Buren's possible actions. (Folder contains separate sheet regarding 'Egyptian Temple' which is not in Moulton. Gilcrease copy does not include postscript found in Moulton.) Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on both rectos and both versos. Folder 334

Dates: April 10, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Mason, Jr., August 11, 1837

 Item — Folder: 239
Identifier: 4026.461
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Red Clay to John Mason, Jr. transmitting resolution of General Council one day after his speech (see August 7, 1837) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 239



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 11, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge, September 12 & 15, 1834

 Item — Folder: 123
Identifier: 4026.159-.3
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge regarding rumors of plots to assassinate John Ridge and Chief John Ross, including postscript on the role of Thomas Woodward. (Moulton) Two folded sheet of paper. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 123



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: September 12 & 15, 1834

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John W. McClung, May 27, 1837

 Item — Folder: 222
Identifier: 4026.447
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John W. McClung regarding fees for Scott Man Killer and services under contract with Edward Gunter. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 222

Dates: May 27, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, October 12, 1837

 Item — Folder: 252
Identifier: 4026.477-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross concerning call on President and arrangements for Florida trip. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 252



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter to Lewis Ross"

Dates: October 12, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, February 26, 1838

 Item — Folder: 305
Identifier: 4026.527-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross reporting on uproar in House over representative killed in duel, status of memorial to Senate, and $2,000 paid to Mr. Tilston of New York. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 305

Dates: February 26, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, March 15, 1838

 Item — Folder: 319
Identifier: 4026.543-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross regarding letter of Commissioner of Indian Affairs A. C. Harris to General Nathaniel Smith, talk with John Mason, Jr., etc. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 319

Dates: March 15, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, March 28, 1838

 Item — Folder: 330
Identifier: 4026.553-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Lewis Ross reporting Senate debate on Memorial and prospect for negotiation on basis of removal. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 330

Dates: March 28, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, April 5, 1838

 Item — Folder: 331
Identifier: 4026.554-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross indicating that President Van Buren will consider proposition from us for 'a new arrangement' only if delegation writes letter to the Cherokee instructing them to prepare to remove by May 23. Planting of corn indicates intention to contrary. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 331

Dates: April 5, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin, November 5, 1837

 Item — Folder: 260
Identifier: 4026.486-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin expressing hope that conferences will lead to a new treaty in which 'Cherokee concede a portion of our national rights for the best consideration which can be obtained.' (Moulton). Letter also states that the Secretary of War has agreed to Colonel Lindsay's suggestion that Creek Indians be allowed to remain at peace in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder...
Dates: November 5, 1837

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