John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Jacob Peck to Chief John Ross, June 4, 1837
Letter from Jacob Peck to Chief John Ross regarding claims for 'Lost Reserves.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 223
Letter from James Barbour to Creek Nation, 1797 - 1897
Article between James Barbour, Secretary of War, and the Creek Nation declaring the Creek Treaty of Indian Springs null and void (in fragment of letter discussing the same). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 18A
Letter from James Harrison to Chief John Ross, April 30, 1839
Letter from James Harrison, Fort Gibson, to Chief John Ross. Regarding possible changes in subsistence rations. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 541
Letter from James Lang to Chief John Ross, June 10, 1832
Letter from James Lang to Chief John Ross, Chiefs, and Headmen about their move to the lands west of the Mississippi. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 72
Letter from James Liddell and P. W. Hemphill to John Benge, September 16, 1836
Letter from James Liddell and P. W. Hemphill to John Benge regarding standards for valuation or improvements. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 195
Letter from James M. Payne to Chief John Ross, July 16, 1845
Letter to Chief John Ross, Washington City, from James M. Payne Oil Spring, Cherokee Nation. Reporting on examination of Cherokee schools, requesting books, and mentioning Starr, Rider and Jumper in connection with crimes. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 969
Letter from James M. Payne to Chief John Ross, April 20, 1842
Letter from James M. Payne, to Chief John Ross, Washington City, on board the B. Randolph, Natchitoches. Regarding trip to Fort Jessup and visit with remnant of Texas Cherokees. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 854
Letter from James Ross to Chief John Ross, December 25, 1839
Letter from son, James Ross at Park Hill to Ross in Washington City. Recounting events since his departure (murders, etc.). An election has been set for Jan. 15, 1840 to see whether majority of Cherokees support Ross or John Rogers. (Moulton) Photostat. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 680
Letter from James W. McClung, September 26, 1833
Letter from James W. McClung in Ashville to Chief John Ross reporting success in case in St. Clair County resulting in discharge of prisoner and proposing a fee of $1000. Also refers to Tassells. Also asks for $100 for Mathew W. Linder, who assisted on the case. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 85
Letter from James W. McClung to Chief John Ross , July 19, 1834
Letter from James W. McClung to Chief John Ross regarding Cherokee cases being handled by him. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 119