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John Ross Papers

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Subcollections
Scope Note: Authorities\Attributes\Sub-Collection\

Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:

Note from Evan Jones to Chief John Ross, July 21, 1863

 Item — Folder 1189: [Barcode: 187.1189]
Identifier: 4026.1388
Description

Note (unaddressed and signed E. J.) from Evan Jones at Fort Blunt to Chief John Ross describing July 17th Battle of Honey Spring. (Condensed version in Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1189

Dates: July 21, 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from General Winfield Scott to Chief John Ross, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 399: [Barcode: 187.399]
Identifier: 4026.1974
Description

Note from General Winfield Scott to Chief John Ross. Regarding newspaper article by General Smith (Moulton Volume II.664) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 399

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

Note from H. B. Gaither to Chief John Ross, January 6, 1841

 Item — Folder 756: [Barcode: 187.756]
Identifier: 4026.927-.1
Description Note from H. B. Gaither, Fort Gibson to Chief John Ross. Includes copy of note from Captain William Armstrong, Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs to Gaither, who has some "papers of importance"; he considers "all objections removed" provided the "Cherokees have a government" and are prepared to make disbursements from funds on hand for "national purposes.' Rear side of above note from J. Parker Ridgeway to Ross. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder...
Dates: January 6, 1841
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from H.B. Shane, Aid-de-Camp to General Winfield Scott, to Chief John Ross, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 416: [Barcode: 187.416]
Identifier: 4026.1904
Description

Note from H.B. Shane, Aid-de-Camp to General Winfield Scott, to Chief John Ross. Enclosing circular to be completed and handed to Captain Page, disbursing officer, for forwarding to conductor. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 416

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

Note from Henry D. Shaw to Chief John Ross, October 24, 1838

 Item — Folder 475: [Barcode: 187.475]
Identifier: 4026.690-.1
Description

Note from Henry D. Shaw (For Gen Scott) to Chief John Ross. Enclosing circulars to Richard Taylor and James Brown (not included). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 475

Dates: October 24, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from Henry R. Wise to Chief John Ross, February 1837

 Item — Folder 214A: [Barcode: 187.214A]
Identifier: 4026.1900
Description

Note from Henry R. Wise to Chief John Ross listing three questions regarding Golphin claim. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 214A

Dates: February 1837
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note from John Howard Payne to Chief John Ross, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 177: [Barcode: 187.177]
Identifier: 4026.243-.1
Description

Note from John Howard Payne at McNair's to Chief John Ross. He wishes to see Ross. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 177

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

Note from Koowes Koowe, circa 1832

 Item — Folder 73A: [Barcode: 187.73A]
Identifier: 4026.3047
Description

Note from Koowes Koowe concerning election prospects for Henry Clay and Mr. Frelinghuysen. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 73A

Dates: circa 1832
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Note From Return J. Meigs to John Ross, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 12A: [Barcode: 187.12A]
Identifier: 4026.1963
Description

Note from Cherokee Indian Agent Return J. Meigs to Chief John Ross concerning slaves. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 12A

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

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee Delegation, January 22, 1840

 Item — Folder 696: [Barcode: 187.696]
Identifier: 4026.888
Description

Note from Sec. of War Poinsett to Cherokee delegation. Government will hold no communication with Ross until investigation of Ridge-Boudinot murders is completed; President will receive other members of delegation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 696

Dates: January 22, 1840
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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