John Ross
Found in 906 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1832
Letter from John Ridge, who is on tour with Elias Boudinot, to Chief John Ross commenting on the political situation and condition of the Arkansas Cherokees, etc. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. Folder 68
Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, April 3, 1832
Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross about support for Elias Boudinot's trip. Is happy about decision in Worchester v. Georgia, and reports on the Secretary of War Lewis Cass who wants a removal treaty. Also says he has given a letter of introduction to Chief John Ross for John Dunlap from Scotland. (Moulton Vol. I, pp. 241-42 resembles this letter). Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 70
Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, February 2, 1833
Letter from John Ridge in Running Waters to Chief John Ross in Washington City. Refers to Walker's letter of February 1, 1833 and suggests that Chief Ross return for "council. After we all know, upon consultation in Council, that we can't be a Nation here, I hope we shall establish it somewhere else! Where, the wisdom of the Nation must try to find." (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 80
Letter from John Ross, Jr. to Chief John Ross, May 5, 1864
Letter from John Ross, Jr. in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to Chief John Ross. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1218
Letter from John Ross to Gales and Seaton, April 20, 1824
Letter from John Ross, George Lowrey, Major Ridge, and Elijah Hicks, Cherokee Delegation, Washington City, to Gales and Seaton (National Intelligencer). Concerning dispossessing Indians of their lands. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 14
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Written in pencil on 4026.29a.2 verso, "Chief Ross"
Letter from John Ross to Pierce M. Butler regarding Cherokee warriors entitled to pensions, August 30, 1842
Letter from John Ross in Washington City to Pierce M. Butler who was the US agent for Cherokees. The letter transmits a list of Cherokee warriors who are entitled to pensions. Folder 55
Letter from John W. Stapler to Chief John Ross, September 25, 1861
Letter from John W. Stapler to Chief John Ross describing danger of 'Civil conflict' in Tahlequah; ending with 'Please destroy this.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1125
Letter from John W. Stapler to Chief John Ross, February 15, 1864
Letter from John W. Stapler in Philadelphia to Chief John Ross referring to press insertions about Cherokee Difficulties. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1208
Letter from John West to Chief John Ross, October 21, 1843
Letter from John West, Saline District, to Chief John Ross. Seeks "respite of a few days for the examination of the case" (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 903
Letter from John Williams to Chief John Ross, September 16, 1832
Letter from John Williams to Chief John Ross regarding permission to work gold mines. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 73