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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 Secretary of War J. R. Poinsett, May 18, 1840

 Item — Folder 717: [Barcode: 187.717]
Identifier: 4026.1162-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel. R. Poinsett referring to statements of expenses of emigration. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 717

Dates: May 18, 1840

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, May 4, 1837

 Item — Folder 220: [Barcode: 187.220]
Identifier: 4026.445-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett citing acts of oppression by Georgia Guard and United States Army ; Brigadier General John E. Wool to be replaced by Colonel William Lindsay. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 220



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: May 4, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, February 28, 1838

 Item — Folder 307: [Barcode: 187.307]
Identifier: 4026.531
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Secretary of War Joel r. Poinsett requesting permission to submit for reimbursement for the expenses of the Seminole Deputation. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 307



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: February 28, 1838

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Senator R. Johnson, June 18, 1864

 Item — Folder 1236: [Barcode: 187.1236]
Identifier: 4026.1448
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Senator R. Johnson expressing appreciation for his speech on Indian Appropriation Bill. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1236



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"

Dates: June 18, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Shawnee-Seneca, Shawnee, and Quapaw Chiefs, September 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 1121: [Barcode: 187.1121]
Identifier: 4026.1315-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Tahlequah to Shawnee-Seneca, Shawnee, and Quapaw Chiefs to meet with Captain Albert Pike and Cherokee on September 25. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1121

Dates: September 10, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent), 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 297: [Barcode: 187.297]
Identifier: 4026.1912
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (January 1838?) to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent) concerning rumor circulating about Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 297

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler), April 30, 1864

 Item — Folder 1216: [Barcode: 187.1216]
Identifier: 4026.1430-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler) referring to removal of General Blunt, suspension of Colonel Phillips, and placement of Indian Territory under Department of Arkansas, General Steel commanding. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folders 1216

Dates: April 30, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Sister Sarah Stapler, February 15, 1865

 Item — Folder 1273: [Barcode: 187.1273]
Identifier: 4027.1511-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Sister Sarah Stapler. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1273

Dates: February 15, 1865

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Sister Sarah Stapler, October 28, 1865

 Item — Folder 1289: [Barcode: 187.1289]
Identifier: 4027.1525-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Sister Sarah Stapler. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1289

Dates: October 28, 1865

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Sister Sarah Stapler, November 12, 1865

 Item — Folder 1292: [Barcode: 187.1292]
Identifier: 4027.1528-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Van Buren to Sister Sarah Stapler stating he is about to start East on the American. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1292

Dates: November 12, 1865