John Ross
Found in 906 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross, June 12, 1835
Letter from William Y. Hansell, attorney, to Chief John Ross. Reporting that Judge Underwood has received letter from Secretary of War in which he stated he was instructed by the President to say "That the present is the last proposition the Cherokees will receive while he remains in office." Also urging his attendance at July council and conference with Colonel Rockwell and Hansell. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text on four sides. Folder 145
Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross, August 11, 1835
Letter from William Y. Hansell to Chief John Ross. Has information he can only communicate personally and confidentially. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 149
Letter in Cherokee syllabary from Lewis Downing to Cooweescoowee (John Ross), April 10, 1864
Handwritten letter in Cherokee syllabary and signed in English by Lewis Downing and addressed to Cooweescoowee (John Ross). Includes photocopy with translation handwritten on it. Folder 81
Letter of Authentication from C. A. Harris, War Department, to Chief John Ross, January 18, 1838
Letter of Authentication from C. A. Harris, War Department, to Chief John Ross. (See January 16, 1838 letter). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 289
Letter of Consolation from C. C. Torrey to Sarah F. Stapler, August 4, 1865
Letter of consolation from C. C. Torrey to Sarah F. Stapler on the death of Mary Ross (her sister and Chief John Ross' wife). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1284
Letter of General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, November 2, 1839
Copy of letter from Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, Cherokee Agent to Chief John Ross. Advising that Hercules S. Martin will be interpreter for troops and that Cherokees may be employed to point out persons suspected of "late murders." Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 673
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, Transmitting Dalton Letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler, August 27, 1859
Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, transmitting Dalton letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1057
Letter Signed Agili Written to Chief John Ross, September 22, 1837
Letter signed Agili written to Chief John Ross in Washington City. (Written in Cherokee Syllabary) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 246
Letter Signed by 12 'Friends' to Chief John Ross, August 17, 1836
Letter signed by 12 'friends' requesting Chief John Ross to attend General Council at New Echota on September 12 as a member of the committee. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 192
Letter Signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad, April 10, 1834
Letter signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter of Aquohee District to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad in Washington City as a delegation. Enclosing certifications and commenting on Cherokees "deceived by the mixed blood emigrants" and enrolling for removal. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 107