John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, April 5, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross indicating that President Van Buren will consider proposition from us for 'a new arrangement' only if delegation writes letter to the Cherokee instructing them to prepare to remove by May 23. Planting of corn indicates intention to contrary. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 331
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin, November 5, 1837
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, May 9, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington, to Mary B. Stapler declining invitation because of press of duties (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 917
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 30, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to "My beloved Mary." Proposing marriage. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 930
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 27, August 1, 1844
Draft copy of letter from August 2, 1844 Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler. Inviting her to decide upon all things relating to their wedding but describing planned visit to Boston and Maine and National Council in West in October (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on five pages. 4026.1106.3 is an envelope with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 931A
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, August 13, 14, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Boston, to Mary B. Stapler. Describes visit to Maine where he met with Colonel Thomas L. McKinsey and friends; missed Mary and will abandon travel plans. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 934
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 4, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Motey Kennard stating he will send delegation to talk with Hopoethlenahola (Opothleyahola) and invite him to Cherokee Council. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1128
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard P. Chief Creek Nation Oct. 4, 1861"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 8, 1861
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron & Company, August 4, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Nanson, Dameron, & Company of St. Louis regarding failure of charity goods to reach Fort Gibson. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1246
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, October 31, 1859
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to National Council transmitting petition of October 26, 1859. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1061