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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 Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, March 2, 1838

 Item — Folder 309: [Barcode: 187.309]
Identifier: 4026.533-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett denying James Brown's claim (See Feb 1838). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 309



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: March 2, 1838

Copy of Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Superintendent of Indian Affairs W. G. Coffin, January 6, 1863

 Item — Folder 1171: [Barcode: 187.1171]
Identifier: 4026.1375
Description

Copy of letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Superintendent of Indian Affairs W. G. Coffin at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas regarding goods described in January 5, 1863 letter. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one side. Folder 1171



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: January 6, 1863

Copy of Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to M. St. Clair Clarke, August 14, 1840

 Item — Folder 741: [Barcode: 187.741]
Identifier: 4026.912-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to Clarke. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 741

Dates: August 14, 1840

Copy of Letter from Committee to General Winfield Scott, August 2, 1838

 Item — Folder 387: [Barcode: 187.387]
Identifier: 4026.615
Description

Copy of letter from Committee to General Winfield Scott. Regarding his reply of August 1 to their estimate of expenses per detachment of July 31, signed by Chief John Ross, Gunter, Taylor, Sittewakee, White Path, E., Hicks, and J. Brown. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. (Moulton Vol. 1.653.634). Folder 387



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on page one, "A Copy"

Dates: August 2, 1838

Copy of Letter from Convention, Signed by Chief John Ross, to General Matthew Arbuckle, August 7, 1839

 Item — Folder 615: [Barcode: 187.615]
Identifier: 4026.805-.3
Description

Letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross and 12 others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying that late emigrants have produced the present difficulties, affirming that Old Settlers were invited to the convention and mentioning plan of August 6.(4026.804) (Moulton). Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 615



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 7, 1839

Copy of Letter From Convention to General Arbuckle, July 18, 1839

 Item — Folder 592: [Barcode: 187.592]
Identifier: 4026.784
Description

Letter from convention to General Matthew Arbuckle signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey and George Guess. Acknowledging the receipt of July 17 communication which will receive serious attention. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 592

Dates: July 18, 1839

Copy of Letter from Delegation to Luke Lea, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, March 17, 1853

 Item — Folder 1009: [Barcode: 187.1009]
Identifier: 4026.1186-.1
Description

Copy of letter from delegation, Washington City, to Luke Lea, Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Regarding proposed sale of "Neutral Land" to the United States. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1009



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on 4026.1186.1 verso, "Copy"

Dates: March 17, 1853

Copy of Letter from E. J. Ross (Eliza Jane) to 'Uncle Lewis' with addendum by Lewis Ross to 'Brother' (Chief John Ross), July 10 & August 1865

 Item — Folder 1283: [Barcode: 187.1283]
Identifier: 3826.7568-.1
Description

Copy of letter from E. J. Ross (Eliza Jane) at Park Hill to 'Uncle Lewis' with addendum by Lewis Ross of Bethlehem to 'Brother' (Chief John Ross) referring to General Assemblage of all the Indians at Fort Gibson on September 1. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1283



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy"

Dates: July 10 & August 1865

Copy of Letter from G. Runyon to Chief John Ross, January 28, 1840

 Item — Folder 698: [Barcode: 187.698]
Identifier: 4026.889-.1
Description Copy of letter from G. Runyon, Little Rock, to Chief John Ross. Regarding troubles with boat (typescript included) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 698 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy" Transcript (Copy) Little Rock ark Jany 28th. 1840 Mr John Ross Sir, You know doubt have asked the question...
Dates: January 28, 1840

Copy of Letter from John Brown to Chief John Ross, July 6, 1839

 Item — Folder 578: [Barcode: 187.578]
Identifier: 4026.769-.1
Description

Copy of letter of July 6, 1839. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 578

Dates: July 6, 1839