John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Summary of Expenses of Removal and Account with the United States, May 18, 1840
Summary of expenses of removal and account with the United States (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 718
Sworn statement by Chief John Ross in Ohio County , December 17, 1839
Sworn statement by Chief John Ross in Ohio County (Enroute to Washington). Appointing Lewis Ross, Treasurer, to the Cherokee delegation (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 679
Testimony of Thomas Hindman Regarding Ridge-Boudinot Murders, 1797 - 1897
Testimony of Thomas Hindman regarding Ridge-Boudinot murders and conflict between factions. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 755
Text of Address by Chief John Ross to National Council , September 12, 1839
Text of Address by Chief John Ross to newly-elected National Council under Constitution adopted under July 12 Act of Union. This is first document in file written at Tahlequah Cherokee Nation. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 633
Text of address (unsigned) by John Mason, Jr. to the Cherokee , August 7, 1837
Text of address (unsigned) by John Mason, Jr. to the Cherokee in which he speaks for the President who sees destruction of the tribe in continued white contact, but salvation in their own lands in the west and promises a delegation in the House of Representatives. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 235
Three Warrants for Payment out of the Orphan Fund, July 16, 1860
Three warrants in which National Treasurer Lewis Ross so obligated to pay sums out of the Orphan Fund; signed by J. Vann. One sheet with handwriting in ink on two sides. Folder 1080
Transcript of Suit Theodore P. Johnston v. John Ross in Tennessee, June 15, 1842
Transcript of suit Theodore P. Johnston v, John Ross in Tennessee. Folded sheets with handwritten text in ink on ten pages. Folder 870
Treaty Between Cherokees and Creeks, August 9, 1814
Treaty at Fort Jackson establishing a boundary between the Cherokee and Creeks, witnessed by Andrew Jackson, Benjamin Hawkins, and Return J. Meigs. Folder 2. 4826.3a-b is a photocopy of a transcript of the original treaty. Folder 2A
Twelve Day Pass for Jeff Barrow, Cherokee, July 13, 1838
Twelve day pass, signed by Lieutenant Robert Anderson, Cherokee Agency, permitting Jeff Barrow, Cherokee, to visit Mr. Lowrey's family and Fort Payne. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 373
Two Copies (not identical) of a Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Secretary of the Interior John P Usher, June 3, 1864
2 Copies (not identical) of letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Secretary of the Interior John P. Usher seeking rescission of General Order Number 7. Enclosed A. Vann letter to Colonel William A. Phillips (not included here). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1227
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"