John Ross Papers
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
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"
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General John Coffee, December 13, 1829
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"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 19, 1839
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"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 20, 1839
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"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 22, 1839
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 24, 1839
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
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, September 22, 1839
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
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General Scott, July 27, 1838
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"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Winfield Scott, August 9, 1838
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"
Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Georgia Governor George R. Gilmer, April 6, 1838
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"