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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:

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs David Hubbard, June 17, 1861

 Item — Folder 1109: [Barcode: 187.1109]
Identifier: 4026.1303-.3
Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs David Hubbard stating position of Cherokee Nation in Civil War. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. (Moulton). Folder 1109



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: June 17, 1861

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General John Coffee, December 13, 1829

 Item — Folder 30: [Barcode: 187.30]
Identifier: 4026.69
Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General John Coffee regarding a meeting at the Cherokee Agency. Arranged but not kept by General Coffee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 30



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: December 13, 1829

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 19, 1839

 Item — Folder 594: [Barcode: 187.594]
Identifier: 4026.786
Description

Letter from Ross, John Looney (Old Settler Chief), Lowrey and Guess to Gen Arbuckle. Denying hostile intentions and seeking name of his informant. (Moulton version signed by Ross and 29 others) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 594



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: July 19, 1839

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 20, 1839

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 187.598]
Identifier: 4026.790-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 27 others to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying prospect of Civil War and indicating John Lowrey, who is pleased with late emigrant proceedings, will use his influence at the July 22 Old Settler convention which a committee will attend. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 598



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: July 20, 1839

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 22, 1839

 Item — Folder 602: [Barcode: 187.602]
Identifier: 4026.794
Description Letter from Convention signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, George Guess and others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reassuring him of their peaceful intentions and asking who threatens hostility; also welcoming Old Chiefs as participants in forming new Government. (Reply to Arbuckle's letter of July 20) (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 602 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a...
Dates: July 22, 1839

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 24, 1839

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 187.606]
Identifier: 4026.798-.1
Description

Letter (draft) from Chief John Ross and 22 others in convention to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting that a greater part of a committee sent to the Old Settler Council at mouth of Illinois River retired because their lives were threatened by Star, Bell and others. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 606

Dates: July 24, 1839

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, September 22, 1839

 Item — Folder 640: [Barcode: 187.640]
Identifier: 4026.829
Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle in reply to letter (4026.827); will be referred to in National Council. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 640

Dates: September 22, 1839

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Scott, July 27, 1838

 Item — Folder 382: [Barcode: 187.382]
Identifier: 4026.608-.1
Description

Copy of letter 4026.607. Folded sheet with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 382



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: July 27, 1838

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Winfield Scott, August 9, 1838

 Item — Folder 393: [Barcode: 187.393]
Identifier: 4026.620
Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Winfield Scott. Regarding payment of individual Cherokee claims before removal. (Moulton) Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 393



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 9, 1838

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Georgia Governor George R. Gilmer, April 6, 1838

 Item — Folder 333: [Barcode: 187.333]
Identifier: 4026.556-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Georgia Governor George R. Gilmer assuring him that Cherokee intentions are peaceful. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 333



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: April 6, 1838