Delaware
Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:
A Map of the Indian Territory, Northern Texas, and New Mexico Showing the Great Western Prairies, 1842 or 1844
Appointment by Chief John Ross of Moses and Robert Daniel as Clerks, February 26, 1842
Appointment by Chief John Ross of Moses and Robert Daniel as Clerks to receive and register private claims in Delaware District. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 794
Carte des États-Unis d’Amérique, 1830
Map of the United States of America
Census returns for districts in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century
Census returns list districts and members of each district. Also give list of number of voters, senators, and councilors. Bottom of page states the judges and sheriffs for the four circuits in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 601
Communication from Three Delaware Chiefs to Grand Council of Indian Nations on North Fork of Canadian River, June 9, 1861
Communication from three Delaware Chiefs to Grand Council of Indian Nations on North Fork of Canadian River urging neutrality in Civil War. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1106
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (similar to letter of same date) signed by Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones to Commissioner James Steele regarding allowing the Delaware Indians to settle on the Cherokee "Neutral" land south of Kansas. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 1230
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Rough draft of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele stating position on Delaware Treaty, 'Neutral Land.' [Not signed] (Moulton). Two sheets of folded paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1230
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 25, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole refusing to negotiate a treaty naming the United States as Trustee for sale of 'Neutral Land', and will not sell Indian Territory to Kansas Tribes but will receive Delaware. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1221
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 23, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole concerning status of 'Neutral Lands' and other matters. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1220
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy"
Hand written biography of John Conner or Tah-Tann-Ner-Shea, head chief of the Delewares, 1850s
Biography reads: "A half and born 1807, went to Texas in 1842, took an action part in the war with Mexico, was a member of Capt. Smith's company of Rangers, …". Folder 255A