John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr, March 22, 1843
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Park Hill, to James Starr, Charles Reese, and George W. Adair. Denying knowledge of several private police companies organized to kill "Treaty Men", and requesting names so that steps may be taken to preserve order. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 887
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Howard Payne, January 27, 1838
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John M. Ross, April 10, 1838
Draft copy of letter from chief John Ross to nephew John M. Ross regarding President Van Buren's possible actions. (Folder contains separate sheet regarding 'Egyptian Temple' which is not in Moulton. Gilcrease copy does not include postscript found in Moulton.) Two sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on both rectos and both versos. Folder 334
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Mason, Jr., August 11, 1837
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Red Clay to John Mason, Jr. transmitting resolution of General Council one day after his speech (see August 7, 1837) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 239
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge, September 12 & 15, 1834
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John Ridge regarding rumors of plots to assassinate John Ridge and Chief John Ross, including postscript on the role of Thomas Woodward. (Moulton) Two folded sheet of paper. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 123
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John W. McClung, May 27, 1837
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to John W. McClung regarding fees for Scott Man Killer and services under contract with Edward Gunter. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 222
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, October 12, 1837
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross concerning call on President and arrangements for Florida trip. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 252
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter to Lewis Ross"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, February 26, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross reporting on uproar in House over representative killed in duel, status of memorial to Senate, and $2,000 paid to Mr. Tilston of New York. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 305
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, March 15, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross regarding letter of Commissioner of Indian Affairs A. C. Harris to General Nathaniel Smith, talk with John Mason, Jr., etc. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 319
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, March 28, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Lewis Ross reporting Senate debate on Memorial and prospect for negotiation on basis of removal. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 330