John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief John Ross to William Potter Ross, August 19, 1841
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Potter Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 773
Letter from Chief John Ross to William Shorey Coodey, October 14, 1843
Letter from Chief John Ross, Park Hill, to William Shorey Coodey, Head Captain of the Police Companies. Stating he is to maintain supremacy of the laws over the disorder of the factionist murderer and robber. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 900
Letter from Chief John to General Rolly McIntosh, November 20, 1843
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Gen. Rolly McIntosh, Creek Chief. Regarding pursuit of Starr's, Delaware letters, and Osage killing of Pawnees. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 907
Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt, November 24, 1862
Letter from Chief Justice Riley Keys and 16 other Cherokee at Camp Babcock, Benton City, Arkansas to Brigadier General J. G. Blunt describing deplorable conditions following Colonel Weir's (Weer's) expedition and Stand Watie's raids and seeking relief for coming winter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages and one sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1164
Letter from Clark to Chief John Ross, December 28, 1838
Letter from Clark (See December 17) to Chief John Ross. Urging him to meet six detachments stalled by ice on Mississippi River. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 497
Letter from Clinton Armstrong to Chief John Ross, September 11, 1838
Letter from Clinton Armstrong to Chief John Ross. Regarding purchase of oxen for removal. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 422
Letter from Colonel Lindsay to John J. Posey, July 1, 1828
Letter from Colonel Lindsay to John J. Posey regarding Cherokee's sale of cattle. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 24
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in pencil on verso, "1828"
Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips to Chief John Ross, November 19, 1864
Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Smith to Chief John Ross regarding his demand for a 'Court of inquiry from the President.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1260
Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips to Secretary of the Interior, May 15, 1863
Letter from Colonel William A. Philips at Fort Gibson to Secretary of the Interior citing inadequacy of relief for Cherokee and testifying to loyalty of National Council. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1184
Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Chief John Ross, August 4, 1837
Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Chief John Ross announcing pending arrival of Special Agent John Mason, and asking that Council schedule his appearance to give 'views and intentions of the President.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 233