John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from M. Stokes to Chief John Ross, June 25, 1839
Letter by M. Stokes, Cherokee Agent, to Ross, other chiefs, and headmen of Cherokee emigrants. He was disturbed by 'late transactions in the Nation' and "violent measures"; refers to report of Council dated June 21. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 569
Letter from M. Stokes to John Jolly, John Brown, and Joseph Vann, Principle Chiefs, September 1, 1836
Letter from Sub-Agent M. Stoke to John Jolly, John Brown, and Joseph Vann, Principle Chiefs, enclosing a claim (not found). (OS) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 193
Letter from Major General Jessup to Richard Fields, Hair Conrad, Thomas Woodward, and Jesse Bushyhead, December 15, 1837
Letter from Major General Jesup to Richard Fields, Hair Conrad, Thomas Woodward, and Jesse Bushyhead, Cherokee Delegation in Washington City expressing appreciation for their efforts which failed, and reporting that Micconopa and Cloud have come in. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 277
Letter from Major General John Wool to Jefferson Davis, May 20, 1853
Copy of letter from Major General John Wool, Troy, New York, to Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War. Concerning arms seized. (May 7, 1853). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1016
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Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Letter from Martha Vann to Colonel William Gallahen, May 27, 1864
Letter from Martha Vann to the Commandant of Fort Gibson Colonel William Gallahen reporting that people are gathering her livestock and driving them out of the country and asks permission to sell of move her stock. (Forwarded to General Thayer by Colonel William Phillips). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1225
Letter from Mary B. Stapler to Chief John Ross, May 3, 1844
Letter from "adopted niece", Mary B. Stapler, Wilmington, Delaware, to Chief John Ross. Inviting him and William potter Ross to visit (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 916
Letter from Mary B. Stapler to Chief John Ross, May 22, 1844
Letter from Mary and Sarah Stapler to Chief John Ross, Washington. Former offers to be matchmaking between him and Miss Levy (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 918
Letter from Mary B. Stapler to Chief John Ross, June 26, 1844
Letter from Mary (Stapler) to Ross, Washington. Acknowledges his letter of June 16 in which he denied affection for "fair lady" (Grace Levy). Mary Stapler has not solved the problem of giving heart and hand and asks for his aid in a "Clearer explanation." (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 923
Letter from Mary B. Stapler to Chief John Ross, July 14,1844
Letter from Mary (Stapler), to Chief John Ross. Encourages him to 'speak plain.' (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 926
Letter from Mary B. Stapler to Chief John Ross, August 1, 1844
Letter from Mary B. Stapler, Wilmington, to Chief John Ross, New York. She is willing to be married this Fall. Ross has indicated to her sister [Sarah] an intention to resign his station at some time. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 931