John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Minutes of "The Council of Nations" held at North Fork, December 6, 1854
Minutes of "The Council of Nations" held at North Fork. Cherokees, and Creeks represented, letters from other tribes mentioned; resolutions adopted not included. (See Dec. 7, 1854). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1027
Muster Roll Chuwqalookee and J.D. Wofford's detachment, 1797 - 1897
Muster Roll Chuwqalookee and J.D. Wofford's detachment. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 425A This is a reference image scanned from an older transparency.
Muster Roll for Peter Hildebrand's Detachment, September 25, 1838
Muster Roll for Peter Hildebrand's Detachment. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 442
Muster Roll for the George Hicks Detachment, October 27, 1838
Muster Roll for the George Hicks detachment. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 478
Muster Roll of Captain Moneytaker's Company of Special Guard Stationed at Tahlequah, December 1843
Muster roll of Captain Moneytaker's company of special guard stationed at Tahlequah. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 911
Muster roll of John Benge detachment, September 28, 1838
Muster roll of John Benge to January 17, 1839. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. The two sheets of paper attached together with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 504
Names from Hog's Party from Valley River, N.C., 1797 - 1897
Names from Hog's Party from Valley River, N.C. not receiving valuation money from commissioners of U. S. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 481
National Council Resolution, October 22, 1853
Two copies of National Council Resolution instructing Chief John Ross to notify agent regarding cattle illegally driven across Cherokee Nation en route to California. Also white men and free negroes wrongfully residing in Nation (including Fort Gibson). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1022
National Council Resolution, 1797 - 1897
Unsigned Resolution of National Council. Prompted by planned establishment of Nebraska Territory which is to include "Neutral Land", Cherokee "outlet", and part of inhabited nation and by questions of U. S. vs. Cherokee Jurisdiction. (See Nov 2. 1853 and Moulton Vol. II, page 389). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1024
National Council Resolution, November 2, 1853
Resolution of National Council protesting "any curtailment of our lands or our sacred rights." (Appears to be final page of Folder 4026.1971). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1023