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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:

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863

 Item — Folder 1169: [Barcode: 187.1169]
Identifier: 4026.1348
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding subsistence allowance. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1169

Dates: January 5, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863

 Item — Folder 1170: [Barcode: 187.1170]
Identifier: 4026.1361
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole requesting transport from Fort Leavenworth of supplies purchased in New York by Treasurer Lewis Ross. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1170

Dates: January 5, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, April 2, 1863

 Item — Folder 1181: [Barcode: 187.1181]
Identifier: 4026.1380-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole listing bills passed by National Council in February at Cowskin Prairie, and urging establishment of military post so Cherokee refuges may return to home country. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1181 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication to Hon. W. P....
Dates: April 2, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, June 2, 1863

 Item — Folder 1185: [Barcode: 187.1185]
Identifier: 4026.1385-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole reporting that William Potter Ross and Riley Keys are the Agents appointed under May 14 Act. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1185

Dates: June 2, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, July 28, 1863

 Item — Folder 1190: [Barcode: 187.1190]
Identifier: 4026.1389
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (not signed) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole about credentials, expenses, and movements of delegation. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1190

Dates: July 28, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, November 11, 1863

 Item — Folder 1196: [Barcode: 187.1196]
Identifier: 4026.1395
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole explaining his delay in returning to Washington for meeting (see November 3). (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1196

Dates: November 11, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner William Armstrong, August 10, 1840

 Item — Folder 740: [Barcode: 187.740]
Identifier: 4026.910
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and delegation to Commissioner William Armstrong, Western Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Suggesting that Commissioners to be named to adjudicate Cherokees claims against U. S. be ordered to perform their duties in the Cherokee Country. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 740

Dates: August 10, 1840

Letter from Chief John Ross to Committee, August 7, 1837

 Item — Folder 234: [Barcode: 187.234]
Identifier: 4026.458
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Committee nominating Richard Taylor, Samuel Gunter, James Brown, Edward Gunter, Sittewakee, White Path, and Elijah Hicks as delegates to represent Cherokee Nation before the United States committee. Advise and consent (?) by Richard Taylor, President, and Stephen Foreman, Clerk. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 234

Dates: August 7, 1837

Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen, August 24, 1861

 Item — Folder 1117: [Barcode: 187.1117]
Identifier: 4026.1311-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen asking that they furnish a guide to lead Elijah R. Hicks and Joshua Ross to Captain Albert Pike; Alliance to be formed with Confederacy; Captain John Drew to raise regiment; endorsement by Opothleyahola questions authenticity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1117

Dates: August 24, 1861

Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, November 28, 1861

 Item — Folder 1146: [Barcode: 187.1146]
Identifier: 4026.1340.a-b
Description

Draft and copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo regretting battle and pleading for unity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1146



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a note to Motey Kennard + Echo Harjo P. Chiefs Creek Nation Nov. 28, 1861"

Dates: November 28, 1861