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chief (tribal leader)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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 Motey Kennard, October 4, 1861

 Item — Folder 1128: [Barcode: 187.1128]
Identifier: 4026.1322
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Motey Kennard stating he will send delegation to talk with Hopoethlenahola (Opothleyahola) and invite him to Cherokee Council. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1128



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard P. Chief Creek Nation Oct. 4, 1861"

Dates: October 4, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 8, 1861

 Item — Folder 1129: [Barcode: 187.1129]
Identifier: 4026.1323-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard stating that General Albert Pike granted letters of safeguard to Hopoethleyahol for visit to Cherokee who have signed treaty with Pike. (Moulton) (Moulton says Chiefs name is Opothleyahola) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1129 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard Chief of the Creek Nation- October...
Dates: October 8, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron & Company, August 4, 1864

 Item — Folder 1246: [Barcode: 187.1246]
Identifier: 4026.1456
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Nanson, Dameron, & Company of St. Louis regarding failure of charity goods to reach Fort Gibson. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1246



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 4, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, October 31, 1859

 Item — Folder 1061: [Barcode: 187.1061]
Identifier: 4026.1232-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to National Council transmitting petition of October 26, 1859. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1061

Dates: October 31, 1859

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola, October 11, 1861

 Item — Folder 1131: [Barcode: 187.1131]
Identifier: 4026.1325-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola citing false alarms and rumor of his attack on Creek and invitation to Opothleyahola and Kennard to meet Cherokee in council. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1131



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to Opothleyahola + other chiefs + Head-men of the Creek Nation- October 11, 1861"

Dates: October 11, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola and other Creek Chiefs and Headmen, September 19, 1861

 Item — Folder 1117: [Barcode: 187.1117]
Identifier: 4026.1317a
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Hopoethleyahola and other Creek Chiefs and Headmen regarding their endorsement on Chief John Ross letter of August 24. (Folder 1117) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1123



Inscription(s)

Inscribed, "Copy of letter to Opothleyahola + others of the chiefs + Headmen of the Creek Nation Sept. 19, 1861

Dates: September 19, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola and Other Creek Chiefs and Headmen, September 19, 1861

 Item — Folder 1117: [Barcode: 187.1117]
Identifier: 4026.1317b
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Hopoethleyahola and other Creek Chiefs and Headmen regarding their endorsement on Chief John Ross letter of August 24. (Folder 1117) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1123



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: September 19, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Phebe P. Hepburn, May 4, 1864

 Item — Folder 1217: [Barcode: 187.1217]
Identifier: 4026.1431
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Phebe P. Hepburn in New York City giving location of various family members. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1217



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: May 4, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Reverend G. Bishop, April 10, 1866

 Item — Folder 1305: [Barcode: 187.1305]
Identifier: 4026.1882-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Reverend G. Bishop about renewal of Moravian Missions. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1305

Dates: April 10, 1866

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Samuel Webb and John Truman, May 3, 1838

 Item — Folder 341: [Barcode: 187.341]
Identifier: 4026.564
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Samuel Webb and John Truman declining invitation of April 19. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages and handwritten text in red pencil on one page. Folder 341

Dates: May 3, 1838