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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:

Unsigned copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris Esquire, August 27, 1830

 Item — Folder 42: [Barcode: 187.42]
Identifier: 4026.79
Description

Unsigned copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris, Esquire regarding release of Alex McCoy. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 42



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 27, 1830

Unsigned Copy of Letter from General Winfield Scott, July 23, 1838

 Item — Folder 376: [Barcode: 187.376]
Identifier: 4026.602
Description

Unsigned copy of letter to General Winfield Scott regarding names of Cherokees held in State Prison of Georgia (Moulton) One sheet with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 376

Dates: July 23, 1838

Unsigned Copy of Letter to William H. Underwood, Esquire, June 1, 1831

 Item — Folder 59: [Barcode: 187.59]
Identifier: 4026.86
Description

Unsigned copy of letter to William H. Underwood, Esquire seeking information about the developments since the Supreme Court decision. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 59



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: June 1, 1831

Unsigned Document Listing Objections to Treaty of New Echota, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 176: [Barcode: 187.176]
Identifier: 4026.242-.2
Description

Unsigned document listing objections to Treaty of New Echota (December 29, 1835). Folded sheets of paper wth handwritten text in ink on five pages. Folder 176

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Unsigned Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Joseph Vann, July 28, 1861

 Item — Folder 1113: [Barcode: 187.1113]
Identifier: 4026.1307-.1
Description

Unsigned draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Principal Chief Joseph Vann concerning the Superintendent of Southern Superintendence W. G. Coffin not visiting Tahlequah for safety reasons, adjusting difficulty at Webbers Falls, and coming Executive Council. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1113

Dates: July 28, 1861

Unsigned Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, March 5, 1838

 Item — Folder 311: [Barcode: 187.311]
Identifier: 4026.535
Description

Unsigned draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett concerning denial of compensation to Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 311

Dates: March 5, 1838

Unsigned Draft Copy of Letter to Colonel John Drew and Lieutenant Colonel William Potter Ross, October 20, 1861

 Item — Folder 1134: [Barcode: 187.1134]
Identifier: 4026.1328
Description

Unsigned draft copy of letter (probably from Chief John Ross) to Colonel John Drew and Lieutenant Colonel William Potter Ross concerning 'Creek Feuds'; letter to Kennard and Harjo (October 20, 1861) to be shown to Colonel Cooper. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1134

Dates: October 20, 1861

Unsigned Draft Copy of Message to National Committee and Council in Special Session, November 19, 1857

 Item — Folder 1041: [Barcode: 187.1041]
Identifier: 4026.1215
Description

Unsigned draft copy of message to National committee and Council in special session. Regarding financial distress and relations with United States. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1041

Dates: November 19, 1857

Unsigned Draft Letter From Convention Replying to Creek Letter, July 19, 1839

 Item — Folder 595: [Barcode: 187.595]
Identifier: 4026.787-.1
Description

Unsigned letter draft from convention replying to Creek letter of July 3. Single folded sheet with handwritten text on two sides. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 595

Dates: July 19, 1839

Unsigned Draft of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sir', November 27, 1837

 Item — Folder 268: [Barcode: 187.268]
Identifier: 4026.496
Description

Unsigned draft of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne) concerning Seminole affair, interview with Osceola, and General's order prohibiting delivery of Chief John Ross' 'Talk.' [see Dec 1 letter] (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 268

Dates: November 27, 1837