John Ross
Found in 906 Collections and/or Records:
Chief John Ross, 1820s - 1860s
4 copies of this photograph exist in the Gilcrease Photograph Collection Folder 26
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "John Ross, Cherokee chief of some 40 years" on verso
Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross, March 17, 1835
Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two sides. Envelope is folded with handwritten text in ink on one side and has wax on it. Folder 139A
Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross, March 17, 1835
Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. Folder 139A
Claim of Thomas L. Rogers for Improvements, January 16, 1845
Claim of Thomas L. Rogers for improvements at Saline and $2891.25 less $1050.00 for first year installment on bond for lease from Nation, and receipt for $1841.25 received from Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 946
Claim of Thomas L. Rogers for Improvements, January 16 1845
Photostat of Claim of Thomas L. Rogers for improvements at Saline and $2891.25 less $1050.00 for first year installment on bon for lease from Nation, and credit for $1841.25 received from Chief John Ross. See original document 4026.1107. Folder 946.
Clipping from New York Herald, April 6, 1886
Story on "Indian Lands." Folder 1335
Communication from Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Johnson, January 31, 1866
Communication from Cherokee Delegation of Smith Christie, White Catcher, Daniel H. Ross, Thomas Pegg, S. H. Benge, and James McDaniel to President Andrew Johnson regarding loyalty of Chief John Ross and the Cherokee. Twenty one pages with handwritten text in ink. Folder 1298
Communication Signed by Cherokee Delegates to Lewis Case, February 24, 1836
Communication signed by 19 delegates to Lewis Case, Secretary of War. Instructing him to pay $6,666.66 annuity to John Martin, Treasurer of Cherokee Nation East. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 182
Copy of a Letter from Baron Roenne to the Mexican Charge D'Affairs Maria de Castillo Y Lanzas, March 6, 1835
A copy of a letter of introduction of Chief John Ross by Baron Roenne to Maria de Castillo Y Lanzas, the Mexican Charge D'Affairs. (See Chief John Ross letter to Roenne dated March 5th in Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 139
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Act Naming Chief John Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to Delegation, November 14, 1840
Copy of act by National Council naming Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to delegation created on Nov. 13. Signed by 30 persons. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 752