John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Motey Kennard to Chief John Ross, October 1, 1861
Letter from Motey Kanard at Camp Pleasant to Chief John Ross stating that Creeks headed by Opothleyahola dissatisfied with Creek Treaty with South; Kennard wants Cherokee old men to give them a true statement of their condition. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1126
Letter from Motey Kennard to Chief John Ross, October 3, 1861
Letter from Motey Kennard to Chief John Ross asking aid against anticipated attack on regiment by opposition party. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1127
Letter from N. J. Jones to 'Dear Pastor', January 12, 1856
Letter from N. J. Jones, Baptist Mission, to "Dear Pastor." As a newly arrived missionary, he writes of libraries of Mr. Jones and his father, the slavery issue, impressions of Cherokees, a Preachers' meeting, etc. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 1031
Letter from N. St. Clair Clarke to Chief John Ross, August 22, 1840
Letter from M. St. Clair Clarke, President, to Chief John Ross, Philadelphia. "Has ordered the A/T to be reopened, but I cannot find out to what extent." One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 744
Letter from Nat Fisher and 22 others to Chief John Ross, January 23, 1863
Letter from Nat Fisher and 22 others near Maysville, Arkansas to Chief John Ross asking him to oppose removal of Colonel William A. Phillips as head of Indian Brigade. Attached is another letter from D. H. Ross to his uncle Chief John Ross. This concerns Colonel Weir's (Weer's) role in Colonel Phillips matter and family losses of property and by death. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three sides. Folder 1177
Letter from Nat. Smith to George Lowrey, June 20, 1838
Letter from Nat Smith, Superintendent Cherokee Emigration, to George Lowry, Lewis Ross, and others reporting progress of party which left Ross' Landing June 17 and seeking to quiet their "apprehensions relating to the health of the party." (See Foreman, Indian Removal 296.301.) Folded sheet with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 366
Letter from Nephew Daniel H. Ross to Chief John Ross, June 17, 1840
Letter from nephew Daniel H. Ross at Lawrenceville, New Jersey to Chief John Ross. Personal news. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. (Moulton) Folder 726
Letter from nephew to William Potter Ross, April 3, 1866
Letter from nephew (signature page missing) in Washington City to William Potter Ross reporting on Chief John Ross' illness and visit by Commissioner Cooley, Superintendent Sells, and Agent Harlan. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1303
Letter from O. S. Fowler to Chief John Ross, March 28, 1838
Letter from O. S. Fowler, Practical Phrenologist, to Chief John Ross asking Ross to allow plaster casts to be made of heads of Cherokee Delegation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 329
Letter from Old Settlers to Chief John Ross, August 2, 1839
Letter from Old Settlers, signed by Dutch, Brown, Looney and Rogers to Ross and others. Reporting that National Council has appointed a 15-man committee to meet with same number of late emigrants to settle existing difficulties. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 612