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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 George W. Ross to Chief John Ross, May 6, 1842

 Item — Folder 862: [Barcode: 187.862]
Identifier: 4026.1027-.1
Description

Letter from Sons, George W. and Silas D. Ross, Lawrenceville, New Jersey to Chief John Ross, Washington City, (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 862

Dates: May 6, 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from H. H. Lee to T. Hyndman, May 30, 1839

 Item — Folder 542: [Barcode: 187.542]
Identifier: 4026.736-.1
Description

Letter from H. H. Lee, Cleveland, to T. Hyndman, Fort Gibson. Referring to claim. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 542

Dates: May 30, 1839
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from H. Howard Sutton to Chief John Ross and George Lowrey, August 15, 1838

 Item — Folder 395: [Barcode: 187.395]
Identifier: 4026.623-.1
Description

Letter from H. Howard Sutton to Chief John Ross and George Lowrey. Seeking appointment as wagon master of Moses Daniel Detachment. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 395

Dates: August 15, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from H. Medill to James M. McKisick, October 7, 1847

 Item — Folder 977: [Barcode: 187.977]
Identifier: 4026.1138-.1
Description

Letter from H. Medill, Office of Indian Affairs, to James M. McKisick, Cherokee Agent. Tracing history of school and orphan fund problem and again requesting reports (Aug. 14, 1845); payments to Nation have been suspended. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 977

Dates: October 7, 1847
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Hamilton Bradford to Chief John Ross, October 4, 1838

 Item — Folder 457B: [Barcode: 187.457B]
Identifier: 4026.674
Description

Letter from Hamilton Bradford to Chief John Ross applying to be physician with a detachment. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 457B

Dates: October 4, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from H.B. Shane (for General Winfield Scott) to Chief John Ross, August 24, 1838

 Item — Folder 404: [Barcode: 187.404]
Identifier: 4026.629
Description

Letter from H.B. Shane (for General Winfield Scott) to Chief John Ross. Regarding valuation of improvements. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 404

Dates: August 24, 1838
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Huckleberry Downing and Tah-lah-lah to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1863

 Item — Folder 1175: [Barcode: 187.1175]
Identifier: 4026.1364
Description Letter from Huckleberry Downing and Tah-lah-lah at Post Neosho, Missouri to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia reporting Agent Harlan has $12,000 for relief of Cherokee refuges. The Reverse side of this document is a letter from Brigadier General James G. Blunt to the soldiers of the 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Indian Regiments of the Home Guard bidding farewell and trusting that they will give obedience to his successor. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso....
Dates: January 12, 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from Huckleberry Downing to Chief John Ross, January 8, 1863

 Item — Folder 1173: [Barcode: 187.1173]
Identifier: 4026.1363-.3
Description

Letter from Huckleberry Downing and six other Cherokee at Post Neosho, Missouri to Chief John Ross stating they believe the Nation is cleared of Confederates and Post Neosho created to handle refuges, but Cherokee Agent Harlow wants them moved to Dry Wood near Fort Scott. (Moulton). Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 1173

Dates: January 8, 1863
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from I. A. Van Henvel to Major Ross, April 20, 1842

 Item — Folder 853: [Barcode: 187.853]
Identifier: 4026.1020-.1
Description

Letter from I. A. Van Henvel, Ogdensburgh, N. Y., to Major Ross. Seeking information about Chirabee Indians who formerly lived in West Indies. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 853

Dates: April 20, 1842
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Letter from J. B. Jones to William Potter Ross, March 14, 1864

 Item — Folder 1210: [Barcode: 187.1210]
Identifier: 4026.1424
Description

Copy of letter from J. B. Jones at Fort Gibson to William Potter Ross referring to report by Colonel Phillips that Military Government is to be established among Cherokee till end of war. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1210



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "A Copy"

Dates: March 14, 1864
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

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