Cherokee Nation -- tsalagi ayeli -- tsalagiyi
Found in 412 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter to Joel Roberts Poinsett, June 15, 1838
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent P. M. Butler, December 28, 1841
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas McKenney (Kenahlea), May 22, 1841
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner William Armstrong, August 10, 1840
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to John Alexander, February 19, 1840
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Miss L. F. Stapler, April 2, 1842
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Mr. John W. Stapler, August 14, 1844
Typescript of Ross's letter from Boston to Mr. (John W.) Stapler, Wilmington. Asks for his daughter's hand. (Moulton). Folder 935
Letter from Chief John Ross to National Committee, November 16, 1858
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
Letter from Chief John Ross to Sarah Stapler, March 25, 1860
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