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chief (tribal leader)

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Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\AGENTS FACET\People\people\people by occupation\people in government and administration\rulers (people)\

Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann, September 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 1122: [Barcode: 187.1122]
Identifier: 4026.1316
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann informing him of coming Captain Albert Pike visit and invitations to other tribes. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, portions missing from sheet of paper. Folder 1122

Dates: September 10, 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 Brother Lewis Ross, after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)

 Item — Folder 1104: [Barcode: 187.1104]
Identifier: 4026.1907-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross regarding death of niece, Eleanor, and transmitting correspondence and Proclamation of Neutrality. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1104

Dates: after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)
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

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, August 25, 1844

 Item — Folder 937: [Barcode: 187.937]
Identifier: 4026.1099
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas. L. McKinney. Announces marriage to "Molly" (Mary) to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 937

Dates: August 25, 1844
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 Thomas L. McKinney, September 6, 1844

 Item — Folder 942: [Barcode: 187.942]
Identifier: 4026.1103-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney. Ross, Mary, and Sarah will return to Philadelphia and go west as soon as practicable. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 942

Dates: September 6, 1844
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 William A. Phillips, January 4, 1863

 Item — Folder 1168: [Barcode: 187.1168]
Identifier: 4026.1360-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Gibson congratulating him on resumption of Command of Indian Brigade and repeating suggestion of separate military department for Indian Territory. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1168

Dates: January 4, 1863
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 William Weer, July 8, 1862

 Item — Folder 1157: [Barcode: 187.1157]
Identifier: 4026.1352
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157

Dates: July 8, 1862
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 Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, October 13, 1862

 Item — Folder 1159: [Barcode: 187.1159]
Identifier: 4026.1354-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole acknowledging interviews and seeking assistance for Ross, Stapler, and Nash families removed by United States troops and exiled to Eastern States. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1159 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a communication to Honorable Wm. P. Dole Commr....
Dates: October 13, 1862
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 Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, November 18, 1863

 Item — Folder 1197: [Barcode: 187.1197]
Identifier: 4026.1396
Description Copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole seeking names and numbers of Cherokee families at Sac and Fox Agency. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1197 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy" Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to the commissioner of Indian affairs respecting Cherokee refugees in Kansas Nov. 18th...
Dates: November 18, 1863
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 Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, July 29, 1864

 Item — Folder 1244: [Barcode: 187.1244]
Identifier: 4026.1455-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole listing Cherokee refugees under his care and receiving subsistence. (5 families; 31 persons) (Moulton shows 36). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1244



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a communication"

Dates: July 29, 1864
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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