Cherokee
Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, October 20, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo advising against the use of force against Opothleyahola and urging pursuit of peace; meeting of Cherokee delegation with him described by Chief's name is spelled Opothleyahola says Moulton. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Second sheet is a single sheet with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1135
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise, February 25, 1837
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and nine delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise answering questions regarding Galphin claim. fFolded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 214
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross for Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood, June 15, 1860
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross for delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood acknowledging receipt of 23 Bounty Land Warrants. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1073
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 23, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole concerning status of 'Neutral Lands' and other matters. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1220
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Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann, September 10, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann informing him of coming Captain Albert Pike visit and invitations to other tribes. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, portions missing from sheet of paper. Folder 1122
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross, after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross regarding death of niece, Eleanor, and transmitting correspondence and Proclamation of Neutrality. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1104
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, January 7, 1862
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper transmitting documents (not found) regarding 'Reckless Proceedings' of Stand Watie and men. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1150
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, August 25, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas. L. McKinney. Announces marriage to "Molly" (Mary) to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 937
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, September 6, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney. Ross, Mary, and Sarah will return to Philadelphia and go west as soon as practicable. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 942
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William A. Phillips, January 4, 1863
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Gibson congratulating him on resumption of Command of Indian Brigade and repeating suggestion of separate military department for Indian Territory. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1168