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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:

Clipping Referring J. S. Holden Article, October 15, 1904

 Item — Folder 1356: [Barcode: 187.1356]
Identifier: 3027.206
Description

Clipping referring (1) J. S. Holden Article on State of Sequoyah, (2) Poem about Sequoyah, (3) portrait of Sequoyah, and (4) statue of Sequoyah. One sheet of paper with typed text ink on recto. Folder 1356

Dates: October 15, 1904

Commissioner George H. Manypenny's Acknowledgement of Receipt of May 10 Letter, May 11, 1853

 Item — Folder 1015: [Barcode: 187.1015]
Identifier: 4026.1190
Description

Commissioner George H. Manypenny's acknowledgment of receipt of May 10 letter (May 10, 1853). Agent Butler to investigate. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1015

Dates: May 11, 1853

Communication from Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Johnson, January 31, 1866

 Item — Folder 1298: [Barcode: 187.1298]
Identifier: 4026.1876-.20
Description

Communication from Cherokee Delegation of Smith Christie, White Catcher, Daniel H. Ross, Thomas Pegg, S. H. Benge, and James McDaniel to President Andrew Johnson regarding loyalty of Chief John Ross and the Cherokee. Twenty one pages with handwritten text in ink. Folder 1298

Dates: January 31, 1866

Communication from Three Delaware Chiefs to Grand Council of Indian Nations on North Fork of Canadian River, June 9, 1861

 Item — Folder 1106: [Barcode: 187.1106]
Identifier: 4026.1273-.1
Description

Communication from three Delaware Chiefs to Grand Council of Indian Nations on North Fork of Canadian River urging neutrality in Civil War. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1106

Dates: June 9, 1861

Communication Signed by Cherokee Delegates to Lewis Case, February 24, 1836

 Item — Folder 182: [Barcode: 187.182]
Identifier: 4026.244
Description

Communication signed by 19 delegates to Lewis Case, Secretary of War. Instructing him to pay $6,666.66 annuity to John Martin, Treasurer of Cherokee Nation East. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 182

Dates: February 24, 1836

Copies of Endorsements to Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie letter of June 10, 17, & 18, 1864, June 17 & 18, 1864

 Item — Folder 1235: [Barcode: 187.1235]
Identifier: 4026.1447
Description

Copies of endorsements to Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie letter of June 10, 17, & 18, 1864. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1235



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: June 17 & 18, 1864

Copy of a Letter from Baron Roenne to the Mexican Charge D'Affairs Maria de Castillo Y Lanzas, March 6, 1835

 Item — Folder 139: [Barcode: 187.139]
Identifier: 4026.190
Description

A copy of a letter of introduction of Chief John Ross by Baron Roenne to Maria de Castillo Y Lanzas, the Mexican Charge D'Affairs. (See Chief John Ross letter to Roenne dated March 5th in Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 139



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: March 6, 1835

Copy of Act Naming Chief John Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to Delegation, November 14, 1840

 Item — Folder 752: [Barcode: 187.752]
Identifier: 4026.922
Description

Copy of act by National Council naming Ross, David Vann, and John Benge to delegation created on Nov. 13. Signed by 30 persons. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 752

Dates: November 14, 1840

Copy of agreement between Reuben E. Clements and Nedom A. Bryan & Co. with Captain John Page, June 12, 1838

 Item — Folder 356: [Barcode: 187.356]
Identifier: 4026.581-.1
Description

Copy of agreement between Reuben E. Clements and Nedom A. Bryan & Co. with Captain John Page, Disbursing Agent for Removal, for rations, corn, and fodder at cost of $.16 per ration, $1 per bushel and $2 per cwt. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 356



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy"

Dates: June 12, 1838

Copy of Arrest Warrant for James Martin, August 10, 1835

 Item — Folder 148: [Barcode: 187.148]
Identifier: 4026.199
Description

Copy of the warrant for arrest of James Martin. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 148



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: August 10, 1835