John Ross Papers
Found in 1428 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation, December 27, 1837
Letter from Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett to the Chief John Ross Delegation acknowledging the about letter, and stating that no negotiation can be entertained, and chiding delegates for raising false hopes among Cherokee. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 280
Letter from Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett to M. St. Clair Clarke, July 15, 1840
Letter from Secretary of War Joel Roberts Poinsett to M. St. Clair Clarke. Rejecting request of July 13. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 734
Letter from Secretary of War William H. Crawford to Return J. Meigs, March 2, 1816
Letter from William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, to Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Indian Agent. This letter also contains instructions to President Andrew Jackson regarding removal of intruders upon Indian lands. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 7
Inscription(s)
The number 16 is written in pencil on the back. There is a watermark on the inside of the document of a dove, olive branch, and 'Amy's'
Letter from Secretary of War William H. Crawford to Return J. Meigs, March 2, 1816
Letter from William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, to Return J. Meigs, Cherokee Indian Agent. This letter also contains instructions to President Andrew Jackson regarding removal of intruders upon Indian lands. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 7
Inscription(s)
The number 16 is written in pencil on recto.
Letter from Secretary R. McClelland to Commissioner George H. Manypenny , May 28, 1853
Copy of Secretary of Interior R. McClelland's transmittal of letter (May 24, 1853) to Commissioner George H. Manypenny. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1018
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Letter from Seneca Delegation to Cherokee Delegation, April 7, 1834
Letter from an eight man Seneca Delegation in Washington City to a Cherokee Delegation in Washington City asking for cooperation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 98
Letter from Silas D. Ross to Chief John Ross, June 13, 1840
Letter from son Silas D. Ross, at Lawrenceville, New Jersey, to Chief John Ross. Personal news. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 724
Letter from Smith Christie, Thomas Pegg, and William Potter Ross to Brigadier General McNeil, November 27, 1863
Letter from Smith Christie, Thomas Pegg, and William Potter Ross to Brigadier General McNeil reciting engagements participated in by Indian regiments, conditions in the Cherokee Nation, and seeking permission to raise a regiment of mounted men. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on ten pages. Folder 1202
Letter from Son of William Wirt to Chief John Ross, 1797 - 1897
Letter from son of William Wirt to Chief John Ross. Regarding claim for services rendered to the Cherokee Nation prior to his death in 1834. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. Folder 716
Letter from Spencer Jarnagin to John Ross, November 17, 1825
Letter from Spencer Jarnagin. to Chief John Ross concerning Peggy Shorry claim. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 18