chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of Letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross, June 12, 1861
Copy of letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross respecting neutrality (with right of Southern sympathizers to organize home guards), and stating he will meet a Northern invasion of Cherokee Territory 'if I deem it advisable. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1108
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from C. C. Torrey to Chief John Ross, December 17, 1860
Copy of letter from C. C. Torrey at Park Hill to Chief John Ross describing visit with Chief John Ross' niece before her death. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1086
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from C. Runyan to Chief John Ross, February 23, 1840
Copy of letter from C. Runyan, Little Rock, to Chief John Ross. Regarding conditions in Arkansas and steam boat business with mention that people are satisfied with decision of last council. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 707
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copies of letters"
Copy of Letter from C. Runyon to Chief John Ross, August 20, 1839
Copy of letter from C. Runyon in Little Rob to Chief John Ross reporting movements of Victoria. Letter of August 20 reports on crew charges cost of boat repairs and a loan of $100 not repaid. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 626
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary or War E. M. Stanton, July 25, 1864
Copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (Chief John Ross and Evan Jones) to Secretary of War E. M. Stanton presenting petition [not found] objecting to General Blunt's General Order Number 7, and commending Colonel William D. Phillips. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1241
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Copy of Letter from Chickasaw Governor Cyrus Harris to Chief John Ross, January 5, 1861
Copy of letter from Chickasaw Governor Cyrus Harris to Chief John Ross transmitting Act dated January 5, 1861. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1088
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary of War, March 16, 1837
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 9 members of the Cherokee Nation East and West to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett submitting credentials and communication [not included] for consideration of President. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 216
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Edward Gunter, Rich Taylor, and William S. Coodey to President Andrew Jackson, April 6, 1829
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Edward Gunter, Rich Taylor, and William S. Coodey in Washington City to President Andrew Jackson concerning Agent Colonel Hugh Montgomery. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 27
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent M. Stokes, July 19, 1839
Draft copy of letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, and George Guess, to Agent Stokes. Reporting more hopeful signs of peace and presence of Joan Looney. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 596
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector, February 22, 1861
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector holding that Cherokee Nation is bound by Treaties with and under protection of the United States, but friendly to slave-holding citizens. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1096
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"