chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Chief John Ross' Reply to a Letter, September 18, 1838
Draft copy of Chief John Ross's reply to letter dated September 18, 1838 (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 428
Draft Copy of Letter [Fragment] from Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones, December 15, 1865
Draft copy (fragment) of letter from Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones in East Rodman, New Jersey. (Moulton) (See December 16, 1865). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1293
Draft Copy of Letter from Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing to Cherokee Agent Major J. Harlan, December 12, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing to Cherokee Agent Major J. Harlan advancing plan for reorganizing Cherokee Regiments whose enlistment will expire after planting season in 1865. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1261
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (similar to letter of same date) signed by Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones to Commissioner James Steele regarding allowing the Delaware Indians to settle on the Cherokee "Neutral" land south of Kansas. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 1230
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 30, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross, Evan Jones, and D. M. Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding disbanding 'Cherokee Regiments' and organizing 'Home Guard' with remarks regarding conduct of Cherokee Troops. (Moulton). Two sheets of paper; the first has handwriting in ink on recto and verso, the second piece of paper is a folded sheet with handwriting in ink on four pages. Folder 1271
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, August 24, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross and Evan Jones to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton repeating request that Colonel William A. Phillips be reinstated. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1253
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, October 20, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo advising against the use of force against Opothleyahola and urging pursuit of peace; meeting of Cherokee delegation with him described by Chief's name is spelled Opothleyahola says Moulton. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Second sheet is a single sheet with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1135
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise, February 25, 1837
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and nine delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise answering questions regarding Galphin claim. fFolded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 214
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross for Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood, June 15, 1860
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross for delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood acknowledging receipt of 23 Bounty Land Warrants. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1073
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 23, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole concerning status of 'Neutral Lands' and other matters. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1220
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy"