Cherokee
Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, July 9, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 29 other Cherokees to General Arbuckle regretting failure of Western Chiefs to meet them at Illinois Camp ground and the premature departure of Star and others from protection at Fort Gibson, and denying report of planned killings. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 580
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, April 23, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Concerning scant rations supplied by Glasgow and Harrison, unsuitability of beef instead of salt pork or bacon, and high prices by Cherokees who take ration commuted in money. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink . Folder 533
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, June 22, 1839
Draft copy of letter from John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting killing of Elias Boudinot, report that Stand Watie is raising company to take Ross' life and asking for military intervention to prevent more loss of life. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 565
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, June 24, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle declining invitation of Major Lear to escort him to Fort Gibson for reasons stated in a letter of June 24 (Moulton) and disclaiming knowledge of murderers. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 568
Letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle, June 30, 1839
Letter from Chief John Ross, George Edward Gunter and Lewis Ross to Brigadier General Arbuckle and Agent Stokes. Regarding Western Cherokee Communication under consideration, criticisms leveled at their position. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 572
Letter from Chief John Ross to C. A. Harris, June 27, 1838
Letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, to C. A. Harris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Enclosing affidavit [not found] regarding death of Catharine Stephens (See John Howard Payne. REG. NO. 3826.1981). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 371
Letter from Chief John Ross to Captain John Page, August 24, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Captain John Page, Disbursing Agent for Cherokee Emigration. Seeking rations for family. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 402
Letter from Chief John Ross to Captain William Armstrong, July 2, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Captain William Armstrong, Supt. of Indian Affairs, Indian Territory. Reporting large number of Cherokees assembled at Illinois Camp Ground and asking him to induce the Old Settler Chiefs to join them. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 575
Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas C. Hindman, August 19, 1841
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City, to Colonel Thomas C. Hindman. Requesting information as to U.S. arrangements for horses and wagons prior to take-over by Cherokees. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 772
Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas McKenney (Kenahlea), May 22, 1841
Copy of letter from Staniee Koowkskoowe (Ross) Washington City, to Col. Thos. McKenney (Kenahlea). Regarding former's visit to Bethlehem, Pa., status quo of Cherokee business with executive department, and disclosure of his intention to establish schools (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Detailed signature photograph included. Folder 766