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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:

Typescript of Recollections of Allen Ross (1817-1891), December 25, 1890

 Item — Folder 1338: [Barcode: 187.1338]
Identifier: 4026.1894
Description

Typescript of recollections of Allen Ross (1817-1891). Including plan to execute Ridges and Boudinot in 1839. Three sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on the recto and each. Folder 1338

Dates: December 25, 1890

Undated, Unsigned Text of Act of National Council, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1333A: [Barcode: 187.1333A]
Identifier: 4026.8446
Description

Undated, unsigned text of Act of National Council authorizing Principal Chief to lease Cherokee Outlet (lease signed July 5, 1883). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folded 1333A

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified and Incomplete Testimony of Unnamed Person about Murder of Terrel, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1393: [Barcode: 187.1393]
Identifier: 4026.3050
Description

Unidentified and incomplete testimony of unnamed person about murder of Terrel. Ragsdale, Edward Nickel, Downing, Grimmit, and Ross are mentioned. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1393

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified and Unsigned Communication, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1162: [Barcode: 187.1162]
Identifier: 4026.3039
Description

Unidentified and unsigned communication to 'Your Excellency' requesting mounting of Indian Home Guard. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1162

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified and Unsigned Note to the General Council, circa June 19, 1834

 Item — Folder 116: [Barcode: 187.116]
Identifier: 4026.148
Description

Unidentified and unsigned note to the General Council transmitting copy of Treaty of June 19, 1834 (apparently is Andrew Ross Treaty) (Moulton Vol. I, pp. 299-300) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 116

Dates: circa June 19, 1834

Unidentified "Articles" About Authority over Cherokees in U. S., 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1385: [Barcode: 187.1385]
Identifier: 4026.1982-.2
Description

Unidentified "articles" about authority over Cherokees in U. S. Army claims for damages due to failure of U. S. to protect Cherokees from internal strife and foreign enemies. Liability under Cherokee Law of non-Cherokees in Cherokee Nation. 4026.1982 and 4026.1982.2 are single sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on the rectos. 4026.1982.1 is one sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1385

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified Fragment in which Cherokee 'Authorities' Reject the Preliminary Treaty at Fort Smith on September 13, 1865, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1286A: [Barcode: 187.1286A]
Identifier: 4026.3046
Description

Unidentified fragment in which Cherokee 'authorities' give reason why they do not subscribe to the preliminary treaty dated at Fort Smith on September 13, 1865. One sheet of paper with handwriting in ink on both sides. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1286A

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified, Incomplete List of Five Requests by 'the Delegation' Regarding Organization of Indian Regiments and Home Guard, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 116: [Barcode: 187.116]
Identifier: 4026.1962
Description

Unidentified, incomplete list of 5 requests by 'the Delegation' regarding organization of Indian Regiments and Home Guard. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 116

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unidentified letter in Cherokee language, February 15, 1866

 Item — Folder 1317: [Barcode: 187.1317]
Identifier: 4026.1886-.1
Description

Unidentified letter in Cherokee language. Paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 1317

Dates: February 15, 1866

Unidentified List of Names and Amounts Paid to Rail makers, Board Makers and Others, 1821 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1390: [Barcode: 187.1390]
Identifier: 4026.1918-.1
Description

Unidentified list of names and amounts paid to railmakers, board makers and others; also a memo about ovens and public cooks. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso of each sheet. Folder 1390

Dates: 1821 - 1897