John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, Transmitting Dalton Letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler, August 27, 1859
Letter of R. C. Griffin, Office of Indian Affairs, transmitting Dalton letter of August 27, 1859 to George Butler. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1057
Letter Reporting that Uncle Mackey States There is a Presidential Order to Arrest Delegation for Opposing Treaty, November 18, 1836
Letter (fragments missing) written at Gunter's Landing and addressed "Dear Father". Reporting that Uncle Mackey states there is a Presidential Order to arrest the delegation for opposing the Treaty of New Echota; removal beginning. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 206
Letter Signed Agili Written to Chief John Ross, September 22, 1837
Letter signed Agili written to Chief John Ross in Washington City. (Written in Cherokee Syllabary) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 246
Letter Signed by 12 'Friends' to Chief John Ross, August 17, 1836
Letter signed by 12 'friends' requesting Chief John Ross to attend General Council at New Echota on September 12 as a member of the committee. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 192
Letter Signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock' to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862
Letters signed by Captains Cherokee Forces at Camp Babcock - see names another page' (not found) to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt citing conditions after withdrawal of Weir's forces and depredations by Confederates retreating from the Battle of Maysville. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1165
Letter Signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad, April 10, 1834
Letter signed by George Blair, Situagi, Sweetwater, and Peter of Aquohee District to Chief John Ross, Taylor, McCoy, Timson, and Hair Conrad in Washington City as a delegation. Enclosing certifications and commenting on Cherokees "deceived by the mixed blood emigrants" and enrolling for removal. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 107
Letter Signed by Nine Delegates to Benjamin F. Butler, February 22, 1837
Letter signed by nine delegates to Benjamin F. Butler, Secretary of War, seeking a meeting. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 211
Letter Signed "C. W. R." and Addressed "Dear Little Girl", October 19, 1898
Letter signed "C.W.R." and addressed "Dear Little Girl" on Carter Pendleton Drug Co. Tahlequah letterhead. Said to be to Miss Susie Morris, Fort Gibson. Three sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on the recto of each sheet. Folder 1346
Letter Signed in Cherokee Syllabary and Addressed 'Dear Sir' [Chief John Ross], March 30, 1865
Letter from Fort Gibson signed in Cherokee Syllabary and addressed "Dear Sir" (Chief John Ross) suspecting stoppage of his and Daniel's letters, and describing situation in Indian Territory. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1278
Letter to "Brother" (Lewis), September 10, 1841
Unsigned and incomplete letter to "Brother" (Lewis) regarding examination by 2nd Auditor, Major W. E. Lewis; "number" is a remaining problem (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 777