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Found in 146 Collections and/or Records:

Envelope Addressed to Ross c/o Dr. Gilpatrick, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1384: [Barcode: 187.1384]
Identifier: 4026.3060
Description

Envelope addressed to Ross c/o Dr. Gilpatrick, Fort Scott; note on rear dated Jan. 6, 1863. Envelope with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1384

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Form letter for Notices to the Governor and Attorney General of Georgia, December 1830

 Item — Folder 49: [Barcode: 187.49]
Identifier: 4026.85-a
Description

Form Letter for notices to the Governor and Attorney General of Georgia that the Cherokee Nation is seeking Supreme Court injunction. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on all sides. Folder 49

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

Indian Arrow March 8, 1890, circa 1890

 Item — Folder 1397: [Barcode: 187.1397]
Identifier: 4126.85.1
Description

Small unnumbered slip of paper with handwritten title, 'Indian Arrow March 8, 1890.' Folder 1397

Dates: circa 1890
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Instructions from Na-no-he-ta-hee to John Lowry, John Walker, Major Ridge, Richard Taylor, Che-u-cun-se-nee, and John Ross, January 10-11, 1816

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 187.4]
Identifier: 4026.18a.1-.3
Description Instructions by Na-no-he-ta-hee [Path Killer], Chief in Knoxville, for delegation of John Lowry, John Walker, Major Ridge, Richard Taylor, Che-u-cun-se-nee, and John Ross. They are to go to Washington to meet with the President to discuss the boundary line between the Cherokee Nation and the Creeks, their prior decision on a tract in South Carolina, damage and plundering of Cherokee property during the war with Creeks, and insubordination of militia officers and men. He also points out the...
Dates: January 10-11, 1816
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

John Ross's Master Mason certificate, April 5, 1827

 Item — Folder 19: [Barcode: 187.19]
Identifier: 4026.33a-b
Description

Certificate of Chief John Ross's initiation as a Master Mason by the Olive Branch Lodge in Jasper, Tennessee. Embossed seal on ribbon. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. 4026.33b is a photocopy. Folder 19

Dates: April 5, 1827
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

John W. Stapler Account with Chief John Ross, January 23, 1860

 Item — Folder 1065: [Barcode: 187.1065]
Identifier: 4026.1236
Description

John W. Stapler account with Chief John Ross regarding Chief john Ross and Stapler partnership; Chief John Ross due $1,302.46. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1065

Dates: January 23, 1860
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Journal of Committee by John Drew, October 1827

 Item — Folder 21: [Barcode: 187.21]
Identifier: 3626.409-.11
Description

Journal recorded claims admitted. Sheets of paper bound with string. 21 pages handwritten in ink. Front and back covers handwritten text in ink. Folder 21

Dates: October 1827
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Leaflet advertising Carolyn Thomas Foreman's publication titled Park Hill, Oklahoma, circa 1948

 Item — Folder 55: [Barcode: 188.55]
Identifier: 5327.333
Description

Folder 55

Dates: circa 1948
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1975.186, Manuscript Collection: Mary Jane Ross

Letter from Cherokee Agent George Vashon to the President of the Cherokee National Council Joseph Vann, November 5, 1831

 Item — Folder 66: [Barcode: 187.66]
Identifier: 4026.103
Description

Letter from Cherokee Agent George Vashon to the President of the Cherokee National Council Joseph Vann approving the "manner of expending the present fund". (OS). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 66

Dates: November 5, 1831
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter to Joel Roberts Poinsett, June 15, 1838

 Item — Folder 357: [Barcode: 187.357]
Identifier: 4026.582-.1
Description

Letter from Delegation, Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter, signers, to Joel Roberts Poinsett, Secretary of War, Regarding his letter of May 18, asking what modifications the President is willing to grant under new law, and asking for a change in the persons adjusting claims. (Moulton) Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 357

Dates: June 15, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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