Sequoyah
Found in 80 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Superintendent William Armstrong, July 9, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, George Guess, and 25 others to Superintendent William Armstrong. Assuring him that steps have been taken toward 'general pacification' and thanking him for his efforts to get cooperation of Western Chiefs. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 581
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Handwritten biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts, mid-20th century
Longhand biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts. Folder 11
Inventor of the Cherokee Alphabet, 1850 - 1900
Black and white pictograph of painting of Sequoyah by B. King. Man wearing turban, peace medal around neck, and calico shirt with small pipe in mouth. Holding tablet of Cherokee alphabet and pointing to letter on tablet. Folder 35
Inscription(s)
Inscribed, "Se-quo-yah" on bottom
Journal of Committee by John Drew, October 1827
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
Laying corner stone at Sequoyah, 1850 - 1900
Leaflet advertising Carolyn Thomas Foreman's publication titled Park Hill, Oklahoma, circa 1948
Folder 55
Letter from Convention, Signed by Chief John Ross, to John Martin, July 27, 1839
Draft copy of letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, and George Guess, to Messrs. John Martin, John Drew, Young Puppy, Thos. F. Taylor, and Daniel. R. Coodey. Enclosing copies of invitation of July 5 and rejection of July 6, 1839, which indicated a willingness of Brown, Looney and Rogers to meet. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 609
Letter from convention to George Guess, July 23, 1839
Unsigned draft of letter from convention to George Guess, Taylor, Martin, Bushyhead, Drew, Coodey and others. Transmitting letters from General Matthew Arbuckle dated July 22, 1839, and asking them (as Old Settlers) to invite others to join the convention at Illinois Camp Ground. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 605
Letter from George Lowrey to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 15, 1839
Draft copy of letter from George Lowrey, President, and George Guess, Vice President, Illinois Camp Ground to General Matthew Arbuckle. Regarding Committee to call on the General. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 587
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Letter from H. T. Martin to John Drew concerning Old Settler claims and the killing of two Cherokees, May 7, 1860
H. T. Martin wrote from Tahlequah to John Drew in Washington City. Martin asked Drew to pursue Old Settler claims under the 1846 Treaty. Killing of two Cherokees mentioned. Folder 272