chief (tribal leader)
Found in 883 Collections and/or Records:
Notice to Chief John Ross , October 31, 1855
Notice to Chief John Ross that National Committee has confirmed nomination of Allen Ross, son, as auditor. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1030
Obituary of James McDonald Ross, November 9, 1864
Obituary of James McDonald Ross. Born October 10, 1814 and Died November 9, 1864. Son of Chief John Ross and Quatie. He died when a Confederate Prisoner. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1259
Official copy of resolution signed by Acting Chief Lewis Downing and Secretary G. W. Ross, July 14, 1865
Official copy of a resolution signed by Lewis Downing, Acting Chief of the Cherokee Nation, and Secretary G. W. Ross offering amnesty to Cherokee citizens who participated in the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. The document includes the oath to be taken by the participants pledging allegiance to the Cherokee Nation and details the conditions for participants to be allowed amnesty. Folder 39
Old man Red Bird, 1850 - 1900
Folder 10
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Old Man Red Bird" incribed on image
Old Nanna, famous Apache Chief, 1850 - 1900
Black and white photograph of Old Nanna, famous Apache Chief. Man is seated in studio setting among desert plants wearing hat, Anglo jacket, vest, and shirt, loincloth and leggings, moccasins, and holding stick in right hand. Folder 4
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Old Nanna", famous Apache chief." on verso
One Sheet of Unidentified Letter in which Chief John Ross Reports on Negotiations with John Mason, Jr., October 20, 1837
One sheet of unidentified letter in which Chief John Ross reports on negotiations with John Mason, Jr. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 257
Orders Number 48 of W. J. Watt, June 20, 1838
Orders Number 48 of W. J. Watt, Chief of Staff, Cherokee Agency, defining limits of Fort Cap Emigrating Depot, outlining duties of ranking officer, Indian Department, and chiefs and head men (delivered to Lewis Ross) Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 365
Osage group including Chief Fred Lookout, 1850 - 1900
Folder 14
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, illegible group of Osage names on verso
Paso (or Pacer), 1850 - 1900
Pencil Note Referring to the Treaty Party, March 29, 1835
Pencil memo written in New York (unaddressed and unsigned and referring to Chief John Ross in the third person) referring to Treaty Ridge Party made (will not be ratified) and explaining possibility of making a treaty with Chief John Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in pencil on four pages. Folder 141