Sequoyah
Found in 80 Collections and/or Records:
Affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), May 1, 1860
Two photocopies of affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is only surviving widow of George Guess. Folder 4
Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell, October 17, 1855
Two Photostats of affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), given before George Butler, U.S. Agent, and Oonachinsa and Archibald Campbell, for purpose of obtaining bounty land under Act of March 3, 1855, based on husband's military service in Creek War of 1813-1814. Folder 4
Census returns for districts in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century
Census returns list districts and members of each district. Also give list of number of voters, senators, and councilors. Bottom of page states the judges and sheriffs for the four circuits in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 601
Cherokee Papers
Clipping Referring J. S. Holden Article, October 15, 1904
Clipping referring (1) J. S. Holden Article on State of Sequoyah, (2) Poem about Sequoyah, (3) portrait of Sequoyah, and (4) statue of Sequoyah. One sheet of paper with typed text ink on recto. Folder 1356
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Agent M. Stokes, July 19, 1839
Draft copy of letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, and George Guess, to Agent Stokes. Reporting more hopeful signs of peace and presence of Joan Looney. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 596
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 19, 1839
Letter from Ross, John Looney (Old Settler Chief), Lowrey and Guess to Gen Arbuckle. Denying hostile intentions and seeking name of his informant. (Moulton version signed by Ross and 29 others) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 594
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 22, 1839
Copy of Letter from Convention, Signed by Chief John Ross, to General Matthew Arbuckle, August 7, 1839
Letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross and 12 others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying that late emigrants have produced the present difficulties, affirming that Old Settlers were invited to the convention and mentioning plan of August 6.(4026.804) (Moulton). Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 615
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of Letter From Convention to General Arbuckle, July 18, 1839
Letter from convention to General Matthew Arbuckle signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey and George Guess. Acknowledging the receipt of July 17 communication which will receive serious attention. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 592