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Cherokee General Council

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Bond Posted by David Bell and Lepe Mayfield, October 27, 1835

 Item — Folder 163: [Barcode: 187.163]
Identifier: 4026.228
Description

Bond posted by David Bell and Lepe Mayfield to insure delivery of beef at the next General Council, attested by J. M. Lynch. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 163

Dates: October 27, 1835

Copy of Letter from C. Runyan to Chief John Ross, February 23, 1840

 Item — Folder 707: [Barcode: 187.707]
Identifier: 4026.897-.1
Description

Copy of letter from C. Runyan, Little Rock, to Chief John Ross. Regarding conditions in Arkansas and steam boat business with mention that people are satisfied with decision of last council. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 707



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copies of letters"

Dates: February 23, 1840

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

 Item — Folder 239: [Barcode: 187.239]
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 William Lindsay, July 25, 1837

 Item — Folder 229: [Barcode: 187.229]
Identifier: 4026.455-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Lindsay regarding interdiction of planned council of Cherokee. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 229

Dates: July 25, 1837

General Order Number 74 from General John E. Wool Condemning Red Clay Council, November 3, 1836

 Item — Folder 205: [Barcode: 187.205]
Identifier: 3726.5-.2
Description

General Order Number 74 from General John E. Wool condemning the Red Clay Council, and stating that no delegation will be received or recognized in Washington City. 3726.5.1-.2 are photocopies of the original document. Single sheet of paper with typed text in ink on recto. Folder 205

Dates: November 3, 1836

Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General John E. Wool, September 2, 1836

 Item — Folder 194: [Barcode: 187.194]
Identifier: 4026.346
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General John E. Wool. Inviting him to attend council at Red Clay on September 15, 1836. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 194

Dates: September 2, 1836

Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, June 22, 1837

 Item — Folder 224: [Barcode: 187.224]
Identifier: 4026.449.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett protesting Brigadier General John E. Wool's General Order number 74 which colonel Lindsay states will require him 'to suppress a Cherokee General Council called for July 31, 1837.' (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 224



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: June 22, 1837

Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Chief John Ross, August 4, 1837

 Item — Folder 233: [Barcode: 187.233]
Identifier: 4026.457
Description

Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Chief John Ross announcing pending arrival of Special Agent John Mason, and asking that Council schedule his appearance to give 'views and intentions of the President.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 233

Dates: August 4, 1837

Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Council for the Cherokee Nation, August 3, 1837

 Item — Folder 232: [Barcode: 187.232]
Identifier: 4026.456
Description

Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Council of Cherokee Nation asking for help in rounding up the Creeks scheduled for removal who have taken refuge in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages and handwritten Cherokee syllabary in pencil. Folder 232

Dates: August 3, 1837

Letter from S. Gunter to Chief John Ross, April 24, 1833

 Item — Folder 83: [Barcode: 187.83]
Identifier: 4026.118-.1
Description

Letter from S. Gunter to Chief John Ross at Red Clay regarding Council and the Walker letter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 83

Dates: April 24, 1833