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Cherokee Nation -- tsalagi ayeli -- tsalagiyi

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 412 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter to Joel Roberts Poinsett, June 15, 1838

 Item — Folder 357: [Barcode: 187.357]
Identifier: 4026.582-.1
Description

Letter from Delegation, Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter, signers, to Joel Roberts Poinsett, Secretary of War, Regarding his letter of May 18, asking what modifications the President is willing to grant under new law, and asking for a change in the persons adjusting claims. (Moulton) Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 357

Dates: June 15, 1838

Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler, December 28, 1841

 Item — Folder 791: [Barcode: 187.791]
Identifier: 4026.957
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler transmitting copy of act naming John Ross, David Van, Jesse Bushyhead, William Shorey Coodey, and John Benge as a delegation to represent the Cherokee Nation to deal with the U. S. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 791

Dates: December 28, 1841

Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas McKenney (Kenahlea), May 22, 1841

 Item — Folder 766: [Barcode: 187.766]
Identifier: 4026.935
Description

Copy of letter from Staniee Koowkskoowe (Ross) Washington City, to Col. Thos. McKenney (Kenahlea). Regarding former's visit to Bethlehem, Pa., status quo of Cherokee business with executive department, and disclosure of his intention to establish schools (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Detailed signature photograph included. Folder 766

Dates: May 22, 1841

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863

 Item — Folder 1170: [Barcode: 187.1170]
Identifier: 4026.1361
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole requesting transport from Fort Leavenworth of supplies purchased in New York by Treasurer Lewis Ross. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1170

Dates: January 5, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner William Armstrong, August 10, 1840

 Item — Folder 740: [Barcode: 187.740]
Identifier: 4026.910
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and delegation to Commissioner William Armstrong, Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Suggesting that Commissioners to be named to adjudicate Cherokees claims against U. S. be ordered to perform their duties in the Cherokee Country. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 740

Dates: August 10, 1840

Letter from Chief John Ross to John Alexander, February 19, 1840

 Item — Folder 705: [Barcode: 187.705]
Identifier: 4026.896-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John Alexander. Regarding education of Indian boys, the division in the Cherokee Nation, and the steamboat Victoria. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 705

Dates: February 19, 1840

Letter from Chief John Ross to Miss L. F. Stapler, April 2, 1842

 Item — Folder 832: [Barcode: 187.832]
Identifier: 4026.996
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Little Rock, to Miss L. F. Stapler, "sister", Philadelphia. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 832

Dates: April 2, 1842

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mr. John W. Stapler, August 14, 1844

 Item — Folder 935: [Barcode: 187.935]
Identifier: 3826.72-.1
Description

Typescript of Ross's letter from Boston to Mr. (John W.) Stapler, Wilmington. Asks for his daughter's hand. (Moulton). Folder 935

Dates: August 14, 1844

Letter from Chief John Ross to National Committee, November 16, 1858

 Item — Folder 1049: [Barcode: 187.1049]
Identifier: 4026.1221-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to National Committee, transmitting Affidavits of October 20 and November 2, 1858. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1049

Dates: November 16, 1858

Letter from Chief John Ross to Sarah Stapler, March 25, 1860

 Item — Folder 1067: [Barcode: 187.1067]
Identifier: 4026.1238-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Sarah Stapler. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1067

Dates: March 25, 1860