John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Council for the Cherokee Nation, August 3, 1837
Letter from Colonel William Lindsay to Council of Cherokee Nation asking for help in rounding up the Creeks scheduled for removal who have taken refuge in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages and handwritten Cherokee syllabary in pencil. Folder 232
Letter from Commissioner Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation, June 1, 1853
Letter from Acting Commissioner Mix to Cherokee delegation. Transmits letter of May 28 with enclosures. 4026.1194 is a single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. 4026.1194.1 is an envelope with handwritten text in ink and a wax seal. Folder 1019
Letter from Commissioner James Steele to Cherokee Delegation, May 27, 1864
Letter from Commissioner James Steele to Cherokee Delegation asking that a time for negotiating the Delaware Treaty be named. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1223
Letter from Commissioner of Confederate States to Indian Nations west of the Arkansas Albert Pike to Chief John Ross, August 1, 1861
Letter from Commissioner of Confederate States to Indian Nations west of Arkansas, Albert Pike, at the Seminole Agency to Chief John Ross stating position the Confederacy would take on various matters under Cherokee stance of neutrality. Two sheets of paper the first sheet is folded with handwriting in ink on four pages; the second sheet has handwriting in ink on the recto and verso. Folder 1115
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Chief John Ross, March 27, 1838
Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Chief John Ross reporting that the Senate has tabled Cherokee Memorial thereby supporting Executive Branch in carrying Treaty of 1835 into effect. On the reverse of this letter is a letter dated April 12, 1838 from Lewis Ross asking him to place affairs of Cherokee in better light before May 23. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 328
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross, January 6, 1863
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross referring to letters of January 5 and 6, 1863. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1172
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross, January 10, 1863
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia reporting approval of substance allowance for Chief John Ross and 5 others to May 1, 1863; some will be dropped because they have been appointed to Government service. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1174
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole by Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation, November 19, 1863
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole by Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation regarding retrocession of 'Neutral Land.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1198
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Cherokee Delegation, May 26, 1864
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Cherokee Delegation stating James Steels has been named Commissioner to negotiate Treaties with Cherokee and Delaware. (See May 25, 1864). One sheet of paper with handwriting in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1223
Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 3, 1863
Letter and envelopes from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia seeking meeting to discuss Cherokee relief and homes for Delaware and other Kansas Indians. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, one envelope with handwriting on recto and verso. Folder 1194