John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Copy of Letter from B. F. Curry to Lieutenant I. L. Hooper, August 5, 1835
Copy of letter from B. F. Curry, Cherokee Agent for Immigration, to Lieutenant I. L. Hooper requesting the arrest of James Martin who has threatened the life of John Ridge. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 147
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Copy of Letter from Ben F. Currey to William S. Coody, July 7, 1836
Copy of letter from Ben F. Currey, Cherokee Agent for Emigration, to William S. Coody. Concerning Coody's repot that members of Congress acted in bad faith in advising Chief John Ross as to his course of action; mentions $10,000 paid to Chief John Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 188
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy"
Copy of Letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross, June 12, 1861
Copy of letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross respecting neutrality (with right of Southern sympathizers to organize home guards), and stating he will meet a Northern invasion of Cherokee Territory 'if I deem it advisable. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1108
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from C. C. Torrey to Chief John Ross, December 17, 1860
Copy of letter from C. C. Torrey at Park Hill to Chief John Ross describing visit with Chief John Ross' niece before her death. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1086
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from C. Runyan to Chief John Ross, February 23, 1840
Copy of letter from C. Runyan, Little Rock, to Chief John Ross. Regarding conditions in Arkansas and steam boat business with mention that people are satisfied with decision of last council. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 707
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copies of letters"
Copy of Letter from C. Runyon to Chief John Ross, August 20, 1839
Copy of letter from C. Runyon in Little Rob to Chief John Ross reporting movements of Victoria. Letter of August 20 reports on crew charges cost of boat repairs and a loan of $100 not repaid. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 626
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, March 22, 1816
Copy of letter from the Cherokee Delegation, in Washington City (John Lowry, John Walker, Ridge, Rich Taylor) to George Graham, War Department, concerning three tracts of land reserved under the Treaty of Tellico. Photocopy on one sheet of paper of 4026.25a. Folder 10B
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Joel Roberts Poinsett, June 18, 1838
Copy of 4026.584a, a letter from Cherokee Delegation to Joel Roberts Poinsett. Asking him to pay $33,333.35 for arrearages in annuities appropriated by Congress. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 359
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Jackson, March 6, 1829
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary or War E. M. Stanton, July 25, 1864
Copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (Chief John Ross and Evan Jones) to Secretary of War E. M. Stanton presenting petition [not found] objecting to General Blunt's General Order Number 7, and commending Colonel William D. Phillips. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1241
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"