Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady in reply to letter of May 15, 1861 stating that the Cherokee are bound by treaties to the United States and hope to remain neutral and hope their lands do not become a battleground. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1102

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Mark Bean and others in reply to letter of May 9, 1861. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1103

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Copy of letter from Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady at Fort Smith to Chief John Ross introducing John Luce, bearer of letter of May 15, 1861. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1100

Inscribed in ink on recto, " A Copy.!"

Copy of letter from Lt. Col. Kannady to Chief John Ross asking if he intends to adhere to United States or Southern Confederacy; Kansas allegedly raising troops to operate west of Missouri and Arkansas. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1101

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Minutes of Executive Council (Chief John Ross, James Brown, William Potter Ross, Daniel Colston, and Joseph Vann). Reviewed and approved Proclamation and correspondence with Lieutenant Colonel J. R. Kannady, Brigadier General (No Suggestions), Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs David Hubbard, and Albert Pike. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1109