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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:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to David Irwin, August 17, 1835

 Item — Folder 151: [Barcode: 187.151]
Identifier: 4026.193-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Mineral Springs near Wms., to David Irwin, attorney. Reporting results of vote to place annuity money in National Fund, actions of Georgia Guard, and failure of Major Ridge's resolution to exclude payment of lawyers' fees out of annuity fun. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 151

Dates: August 17, 1835

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Four Iroquois Chiefs, April 18, 1864

 Item — Folder 1214: [Barcode: 187.1214]
Identifier: 4026.1429
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to 4 named Iroquois Chiefs noting their petition to the Cherokee Council, and stating nothing can be said regarding future act and policy. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages and handwritten text in pencil on one side. Folder 1214

Dates: April 18, 1864

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to George Lowrey, January 27, 1838

 Item — Folder 293: [Barcode: 187.293]
Identifier: 4026.521-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to George Lowrey regarding status of memorial in Congress and Seminole Delegation. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 293



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: January 27, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to George R. Gilmer, November 13, 1835

 Item — Folder 174: [Barcode: 187.174]
Identifier: 4026.241-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief john Ross at Camp Benton, where he and J. H. Payne are imprisoned, to George R. Gilmer, Governor of Georgia Regarding failure of delegation to agree with Commissioner Shermerhorn and plans to go to Washington City. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 174

Dates: November 13, 1835

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to J. W. Wright, Esquire., May 18, 1865

 Item — Folder 1282: [Barcode: 187.1282]
Identifier: 4027.1520
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to J. W. Wright, Esquire, about meeting with him and Lewis in Washington 'previous to going out to the Cherokee country.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1282

Dates: May 18, 1865

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to J. W. Wright, Esquire., December 29, 1865

 Item — Folder 1295: [Barcode: 187.1295]
Identifier: 3826.912
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to J. W. Wright, Esquire in Philadelphia. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwriting in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1295

Dates: December 29, 1865

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Brown, September 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 1119: [Barcode: 187.1119]
Identifier: 4026.1313
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to James Brown regarding September 24 meeting with Captain Albert Pike by Executive Council letter of August 1 (folder 1115) considered not written. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1119



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to Major Jas. Brown Ex. Counsellor Sept. 13, 1861"

Dates: September 10, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Donohoo, November 17, 1835

 Item — Folder 175: [Barcode: 187.175]
Identifier: 4026.234b-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Red Clay, to James Donohoo. Asking him to Escort J. H. Payne if he returns to Tennessee upon release by Georgia Guard. (Moulton) Copy of original document 4026.234a-.1. Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto of 4026.234b and on recto and verso of 4026.234b.1. Folder 175

Dates: November 17, 1835

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Donohoo, November 17, 1835

 Item — Folder 175: [Barcode: 187.175]
Identifier: 4026.234c-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Red Clay, to James Donohoo. Asking him to Escort J. H. Payne if he returns to Tennessee upon release by Georgia Guard. [Moulton] Photocopy of 4026.234a-.1. Folder 175



Inscription(s)

"Copy of a letter to Donohoo Nov. 17th 1835"

Dates: November 17, 1835

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr, June 28, 1842

 Item — Folder 874: [Barcode: 187.874]
Identifier: 4026.1038
Description

Draft copy of letter from Ross, Washington City, to James Starr and Samuel Downing. Who has informed him of action of Capt. John Rogers and other Old Settlers setting up "a district independent community" in violation of Act of Union (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 874

Dates: June 28, 1842