John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Draft copy of letter dated June 20, 1838, June 20, 1838
Draft copy of letter dated June 20, 1838. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 367
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter [Fragment] from Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones, December 15, 1865
Draft copy (fragment) of letter from Chief John Ross to J. B. Jones in East Rodman, New Jersey. (Moulton) (See December 16, 1865). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1293
Draft Copy of Letter from Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing to Cherokee Agent Major J. Harlan, December 12, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing to Cherokee Agent Major J. Harlan advancing plan for reorganizing Cherokee Regiments whose enlistment will expire after planting season in 1865. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1261
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (similar to letter of same date) signed by Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones to Commissioner James Steele regarding allowing the Delaware Indians to settle on the Cherokee "Neutral" land south of Kansas. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 1230
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Rough draft of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele stating position on Delaware Treaty, 'Neutral Land.' [Not signed] (Moulton). Two sheets of folded paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1230
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 30, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross, Evan Jones, and D. M. Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding disbanding 'Cherokee Regiments' and organizing 'Home Guard' with remarks regarding conduct of Cherokee Troops. (Moulton). Two sheets of paper; the first has handwriting in ink on recto and verso, the second piece of paper is a folded sheet with handwriting in ink on four pages. Folder 1271
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 25, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole refusing to negotiate a treaty naming the United States as Trustee for sale of 'Neutral Land', and will not sell Indian Territory to Kansas Tribes but will receive Delaware. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1221
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, February 7, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole requisitioning $10,000 for expenses. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1272
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, February 18, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole referring to rejection of application for $10,000. (February 7, 1865) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1274
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, August 24, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross and Evan Jones to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton repeating request that Colonel William A. Phillips be reinstated. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1253
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication"