John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross, January 26, 1865
Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross in Washington City referring to letter of January 25, 1864, and seeking his views on Cherokee Regiment. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1269
Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Brigadier General Thayer, June 10, 17, & 18, 1864
Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Brigadier General Thayer, Commanding District Frontier Department of Arkansas, asking military to adopt measures to prevent persons entering Cherokee Nation with papers to search for stock; endorsement by Provost Marshall. Reports only 1 paper issued; Brigadier General Thayer endorsement limits permits to contractors furnishing beef to Army. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1234
Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Major General James Steele, August 4, 1864
Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie at Fort Gibson to Major General James Steele Commanding the District of Arkansas asking that Colonel William A. Phillips be restored to command of the Indian Brigade and reciting abuses over General Blunt's General Order Number 7. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 1247
Letter from Acting Principle Chief of Creek Nation Jacob Derrysaw to Chief John Ross, February 4, 1861
Letter from Acting Principle Chief of the Creek Nation Jacob Derrysaw to Chief John Ross setting meeting under Act of January 5, 1861 for February 17, 1861 at Creek Council Ground. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1091
Letter from Acting Secretary of War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation, April 14, 1838
Letter from Acting Secretary or War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation regarding letter of April 13 and reiterating determination to carry out Treaty of 1835. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages and handwritten text in pencil on one side. Folder 337
Letter from Acting Secretary of War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation, April 17, 1838
Letter from Acting Secretary of War Samuel Cooper to Cherokee Delegation replying to their letter of April 16, 1838. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page and handwritten text in pencil on one page. Folder 338
Letter from Adam C. Peck to Chief John Ross, October 8, 1838
Letter from Adam C. Peck to Ross. Declining position with one of parties. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 462
Letter from Agent M. Stokes to George Lowrey, August 9, 1839
Letter from Agent M. Stokes to George Lowrey, Richard Taylor, and others. Concerning John Nicholson case. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 618
Letter from Albert Miller to M. St. Clair Clarke, April 19, 1841
Letter from Albert Miller, Clerk, War Department, to M. St. Clair Clarke. Advising that, due to press of business, Secretary cannot set a day on which to consider claim of John Ross, Principal Chief of Cherokee Nation. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 761
Letter from Allen Ross to 'Robert', January 8, 1883
Letter from Allen Ross in Tahlequah to 'Robert' mentioning 'order to Agent Tufts' and United States Troops returned - 'The Creek Trouble is Over.' One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1327