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 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\People\people\Individuals\

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

Act of National Council Authorizing the Cherokee Regiment to Act as Indian Home Guard, November 3, 1863

 Item — Folder 1195: [Barcode: 187.1195]
Identifier: 4026.1394-.1
Description

Act of National Council signed by James Vann and B. jones, Tan-lah-lah and Allen Ross, and Acting Principle Chief Smith Christie authorizing Chief John Ross to secure change in organization of Cherokee Regiment to act as Indian Home Guard; Cites Stand Watie Raids. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1195

Dates: November 3, 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Cherokee Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MC.1954.39
Collection Overview The Cherokee Papers consist of a collection of materials such as personal letters and legal documents ranging from before, during, and after removal, including various correspondences from Colonel Return J. Meigs, Senator James Harlan, President Ulysses S. Grant, Colonel Stand Watie, and others. There are several documents pertaining to Cherokee land rights and negotiations, including the Old Settlers’ group with the Old Settlers' Council Proceedings (1838-1865) and a list of 119 Old...
Dates: 1799-1950
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Cherokee Papers

Dispatch from Stand Watie to Col. Drew seeking information , December 4, 1861

 Item — Folder 307: [Barcode: 61.307]
Identifier: 4026.1835
Description

Stand Watie was looking for information on discounted Creek and others who have abandoned the southern cause. Folder 307

Dates: December 4, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Document written in Cherokee syllabary, December 19, 1861

 Item — Folder 1148: [Barcode: 187.1148]
Identifier: 4026.1343
Description

Unidentified document written in Cherokee syllabary. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1148

Dates: December 19, 1861
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, January 7, 1862

 Item — Folder 1150: [Barcode: 187.1150]
Identifier: 4026.1347
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper transmitting documents (not found) regarding 'Reckless Proceedings' of Stand Watie and men. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1150

Dates: January 7, 1862
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, June 22, 1839

 Item — Folder 565: [Barcode: 187.565]
Identifier: 4026.757
Description

Draft copy of letter from John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting killing of Elias Boudinot, report that Stand Watie is raising company to take Ross' life and asking for military intervention to prevent more loss of life. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 565

Dates: June 22, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862

 Item — Folder 1164: [Barcode: 187.1164]
Identifier: 4026.1356-.2
Description

Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee at Camp Babcock, Benton City, Arkansas to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt describing deplorable conditions following Colonel Weir's (Weer's) expedition and Stand Watie's raids and seeking relief for coming winter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages and one sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1164

Dates: November 24, 1862
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Henry C. Ross at Nazareth Hall to Lewis Ross regarding school and his concern for the Cherokees back home, April 28, 1864

 Item — Folder 13: [Barcode: 188.13]
Identifier: 4026.267
Description

Henry hopes that Stand Waite and several others will be caught and that the Cherokees can raise something to eat this summer so they don't starve. Folder 13

Dates: April 28, 1864
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1975.186, Manuscript Collection: Mary Jane Ross

Letter from John G. Ross to Chief John Ross, May 19, 1842

 Item — Folder 864: [Barcode: 187.864]
Identifier: 4026.1029
Description

Letter from John G. Ross G. Ross, Park Hill, to Chief John Ross. Reporting killing of James Foreman by Stand Watie which P. M. Butler, Agent, is investigating. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 864

Dates: May 19, 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from John G. Ross to Chief John Ross, May 25, 1842

 Item — Folder 866: [Barcode: 187.866]
Identifier: 4026.1031-.1
Description

Letter from John G. Ross, Park Hill, to Chief John Ross. Providing details of Watie's murder of Foreman and actions of Butler (Moulton) (Also see May 19, 1842 letter). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 866

Dates: May 25, 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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