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chief (tribal leader)

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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:

Letter from Chief John Ross to John Alexander, February 19, 1840

 Item — Folder 705: [Barcode: 187.705]
Identifier: 4026.896-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John Alexander. Regarding education of Indian boys, the division in the Cherokee Nation, and the steamboat Victoria. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 705

Dates: February 19, 1840
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Joseph Vann, March 22, 1840

 Item — Folder 712: [Barcode: 187.712]
Identifier: 4026.1157-.2
Description Letter from Chief John Ross delegation to Joseph Vann. Explaining United States positions (1) suspension of Montfort Stokes as Agent; (2) continuation of rations, and (3) formation of new government excluding Chief John Ross. (Moulton) 4026.1157 is a single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. 4026.1157.2 is a sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 712 Inscription(s) Inscribed in...
Dates: March 22, 1840
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Luther Rice, July 19, 1839

 Item — Folder 593: [Barcode: 187.593]
Identifier: 4026.785
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Luther Rice with four columns of words in Cherokee. The entire letter is written in the Cherokee syllabary. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 593

Dates: July 19, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, June 27, 30 & Draft copy of July 1, 1844

 Item — Folder 924: [Barcode: 187.924]
Identifier: 4026.1087-.3
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary (Stapler) giving his "explanation" and concluding with a postscript in which he states he has bought a gem to be his "bosom companion" through life. (Moulton). Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 924

Dates: June 27, 30 & Draft copy of July 1, 1844
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 19, 1844

 Item — Folder 927: [Barcode: 187.927]
Identifier: 4026.1090
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to "My Dear Mary" [Stapler] from Philadelphia. After visit to Wilmington, Del. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 927

Dates: July 19, 1844
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 28, 1844

 Item — Folder 929: [Barcode: 187.929]
Identifier: 4026.1092-.1
Description

Letter to Chief John Ross, New York, from Mary Stapler, Wilmington. "My heart has been given to another, and that dreadful thought will occur, have I received one in return." (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 929

Dates: July 28, 1844
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 25, 1845

 Item — Folder 970: [Barcode: 187.970]
Identifier: 4026.1131-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City to wife in Wilmington, Del. Regarding "Little BUD (Daughter Anna B.) and Mary's dismissal by the "Friends." (Quaker)(Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 970

Dates: July 25, 1845
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Matthew Arbuckle, May 4, 1839

 Item — Folder 544: [Barcode: 187.544]
Identifier: 4026.738-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting on Camp Illinois incident and suggesting hearing before the General. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 544

Dates: May 4, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Miss L. F. Stapler, April 2, 1842

 Item — Folder 832: [Barcode: 187.832]
Identifier: 4026.996
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Little Rock, to Miss L. F. Stapler, "sister", Philadelphia. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 832

Dates: April 2, 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mr. John W. Stapler, August 14, 1844

 Item — Folder 935: [Barcode: 187.935]
Identifier: 3826.72-.1
Description

Typescript of Ross's letter from Boston to Mr. (John W.) Stapler, Wilmington. Asks for his daughter's hand. (Moulton). Folder 935

Dates: August 14, 1844
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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