chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to William Ross, December 16, 1862
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to William Ross stating he will authorize Treasurer to expand public funds for relief of Cherokee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1167
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt, October 30, 1830
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt regarding legal proceedings. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 47
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to William Y. Hansell, August 13, 1835
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Y. Hansell. Encouraging him to share information (Aug 11, 1835) with Major George M. Waters or B. F. Thompson. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 150
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from John Ross to Osage Chiefs, September 10, 1861
Draft copy of letter to Osage Chiefs to meet Captain Albert Pike and Cherokee on September 25. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1120
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Talk to the Chiefs of the Osage Nation Sept. 10, 1861"
Draft Copy of Note from Chief John Ross to Charles Mix, Indian Department, July 3, 1863
Draft copy of note from Chief John Ross to Charles Mix, Indian Department, acknowledging receipt of draft for $500 by arrangements with Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1187
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to ... Mix in acknowledgement of a Draft for $500"
Draft letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel S. Rockwell and William Y. Hansell, September 26, 1835
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel S. Rockwell and William Y. Hansell. Asking that they attend trial of John Benge at Walker Court. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 156.
Draft of a Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, November 11, 1837
Draft of a letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis G. Ross concerning Seminole deputation and rejection by Colonel John Mason of Chief John Ross' proposition. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 261
Draft of a Letter from Chief John Ross to the 'Executive', 1797 - 1897
Draft of a letter from Chief John Ross to the 'Executive.' (After debate on memorial in Senate) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 336B
Draft of Annual Message by Chief John Ross to the Cherokees, 1797 - 1897
Draft of annual message by (Oct 6, 1856 Ross to the Cherokees. Deals Moulton) principally with National debt and "Neutral Land." (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1034
Draft of Letter from Chief John Ross to Elijah Parker, January 23, 1840
Draft of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City to Elijah Parker. Reply to letter of January 17, 1840. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 697