John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from F. W. Sumner to Chief John Ross, November 29, 1863
Letter from F. W. Sumner in Winneconne, Wisconsin to Chief John Ross regarding his inability to give information regarding Andrew Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1203
Letter from G. H. Cheney, Le Roy, III to Chief John Ross, November 17, 1858
Letter from G. H. Cheney, Le Roy, III to Chief John Ross. He wants to buy 200 three and four year old cattle. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1051
Letter from General John E. Wool to the Cherokee, March 22, 1837
Longhand copy, two printed copies, and one Photostat of letter from Brigadier General John E. Wool to the Cherokee urging them to follow terms of the Treaty of New Echota. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 217
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 10, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross and others. Protesting continuation of Late Emigrant Convention. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 582
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 14, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross and others. Regarding expression of 'regret' in Chief John Ross' July 10 letter, the position of the Army in the crisis, and objections to actions of convention against signers of the Ridge Treaty with provision for amnesty to all who pledge peaceful intent within eight days. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 585
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 19, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross. Regarding rumor that late emigrants will prevent by force Old Settler convention of July 22. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 596A
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 20, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross citing source of rumor (See 4026.786), describing precautions of Arkansas militia on Arkansas border, outlining plan of Union, and calling for revocation of degree against Treaty signers (Bell, Star and others). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 597
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 22, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to John Brown, John Looney and John Rogers, 'Chiefs of the Cherokee Nation.' Urging Brown Rogers and Old Settler Council to follow Looney's lead and accept late emigrant resolutions of conflict; one resolution extends amnesty clause. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 600
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 22, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Ross and others. Expressing view that danger of Civil War has been averted by a 'decree' adopted by the convention at Illinois Camp Ground,' and enclosing letter of July 22. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 601
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross, July 29, 1839
Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross and others. Who writes 'if you have any difficulties in this respect, you have created them yourselves' and 'I deem it necessary that the change in government you have commenced be speedily terminated in a peaceable manner.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 610