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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 Lewis Ross, April 5, 1838

 Item — Folder 331: [Barcode: 187.331]
Identifier: 4026.554-.1
Description

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

Dates: April 5, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin, November 5, 1837

 Item — Folder 260: [Barcode: 187.260]
Identifier: 4026.486-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin expressing hope that conferences will lead to a new treaty in which 'Cherokee concede a portion of our national rights for the best consideration which can be obtained.' (Moulton). Letter also states that the Secretary of War has agreed to Colonel Lindsay's suggestion that Creek Indians be allowed to remain at peace in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder...
Dates: November 5, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, May 9, 1844

 Item — Folder 917: [Barcode: 187.917]
Identifier: 4026.1081-.1
Description

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

Dates: May 9, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 30, 1844

 Item — Folder 930: [Barcode: 187.930]
Identifier: 4026.1093-.1
Description

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

Dates: July 30, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 27, August 1, 1844

 Item — Folder 931A: [Barcode: 187.931A]
Identifier: 4026.1106-.3
Description

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

Dates: July 27, August 1, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, August 13, 14, 1844

 Item — Folder 934: [Barcode: 187.934]
Identifier: 4026.1096-.1
Description

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

Dates: August 13, 14, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 4, 1861

 Item — Folder 1128: [Barcode: 187.1128]
Identifier: 4026.1322
Description

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"

Dates: October 4, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard, October 8, 1861

 Item — Folder 1129: [Barcode: 187.1129]
Identifier: 4026.1323-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard stating that General Albert Pike granted letters of safeguard to Hopoethleyahol for visit to Cherokee who have signed treaty with Pike. (Moulton) (Moulton says Chiefs name is Opothleyahola) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1129 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard Chief of the Creek Nation- October...
Dates: October 8, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron & Company, August 4, 1864

 Item — Folder 1246: [Barcode: 187.1246]
Identifier: 4026.1456
Description

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"

Dates: August 4, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, October 31, 1859

 Item — Folder 1061: [Barcode: 187.1061]
Identifier: 4026.1232-.1
Description

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

Dates: October 31, 1859