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Subject Source: Gilcrease Subjects
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Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:

Resolution Protesting "Substitution of a Territorial Government for our Present Political Relations", December 7, 1854

 Item — Folder 1028: [Barcode: 187.1028]
Identifier: 4026.1202-.1
Description

Resolutions adopted by Cherokee and Creeks at Dec. 6 Council protesting "substitution of a territorial Govt. for our present political relations" (See Wardell 1938-105-107). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1028

Dates: December 7, 1854
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Resolution Reaffirming 1/4 Mile Law, November 5 & 6, 1839

 Item — Folder 675: [Barcode: 187.675]
Identifier: 4026.864
Description

Resolution reaffirming ΒΌ mile law passed at Takatoka and approved by A. Foreman, by John Rogers, John Smith and Dutch (OS). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 675

Dates: November 5 & 6, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Two documents regarding Cherokee National Council orders for paid provisions, December 7, 1903 and January 5, 1904; December 2, 1903 and December 4, 1903

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 56
Identifier: 5126.487
Description Two documents regarding Cherokee National Council orders for paid provisions. The first is from the Cherokee Nation's Executive Office, entitled "An Act Making Appropriations for the Current and Contingent Expenses of the Indian Department and for Fulfilling Treaty Stipulations with Various Indian Tribes for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1902, and for Other Purposes" signed by Principal Chief W.C. Rogers on December 7, 1903, and T. Roosevelt on January 5, 1904. The second is Senate Bill...
Dates: December 7, 1903 and January 5, 1904; December 2, 1903 and December 4, 1903
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.39, Cherokee Papers

Typed copy of resolutions by a Cherokee Nation committee concerning a conspiracy against the Principal Chief, January 16, 1841

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 27
Identifier: 4026.5266
Description

Typed copy of a series of resolutions by a committee of the Cherokee Nation near Tahlequah concerning a report of conspiracy to assassinate the Principal Chief. They resolve measures for the immediate apprehension of any future attempts. Folder 27

Dates: January 16, 1841
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.39, Cherokee Papers

Unsigned copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris Esquire, August 27, 1830

 Item — Folder 42: [Barcode: 187.42]
Identifier: 4026.79
Description

Unsigned copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris, Esquire regarding release of Alex McCoy. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 42



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 27, 1830
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Unsigned Copy of Letter to William H. Underwood, Esquire, June 1, 1831

 Item — Folder 59: [Barcode: 187.59]
Identifier: 4026.86
Description

Unsigned copy of letter to William H. Underwood, Esquire seeking information about the developments since the Supreme Court decision. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 59



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: June 1, 1831
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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