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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross, January 26, 1865

 Item — Folder 1269: [Barcode: 187.1269]
Identifier: 4027.1506
Description

Letter from Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross in Washington City referring to letter of January 25, 1864, and seeking his views on Cherokee Regiment. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1269

Dates: January 26, 1865

Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Brigadier General Thayer, June 10, 17, & 18, 1864

 Item — Folder 1234: [Barcode: 187.1234]
Identifier: 4026.8390-.1
Description

Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Brigadier General Thayer, Commanding District Frontier Department of Arkansas, asking military to adopt measures to prevent persons entering Cherokee Nation with papers to search for stock; endorsement by Provost Marshall. Reports only 1 paper issued; Brigadier General Thayer endorsement limits permits to contractors furnishing beef to Army. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1234

Dates: June 10, 17, & 18, 1864

Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie to Major General James Steele, August 4, 1864

 Item — Folder 1247: [Barcode: 187.1247]
Identifier: 4026.1457-.5
Description

Letter from Acting Principal Chief Smith Christie at Fort Gibson to Major General James Steele Commanding the District of Arkansas asking that Colonel William A. Phillips be restored to command of the Indian Brigade and reciting abuses over General Blunt's General Order Number 7. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on six pages. Folder 1247

Dates: August 4, 1864

Letter from Acting Principle Chief of Creek Nation Jacob Derrysaw to Chief John Ross, February 4, 1861

 Item — Folder 1091: [Barcode: 187.1091]
Identifier: 4026.1259-.1
Description

Letter from Acting Principle Chief of the Creek Nation Jacob Derrysaw to Chief John Ross setting meeting under Act of January 5, 1861 for February 17, 1861 at Creek Council Ground. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1091

Dates: February 4, 1861

Letter from Acting Secretary of War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation, April 14, 1838

 Item — Folder 337: [Barcode: 187.337]
Identifier: 4026.560-.1
Description

Letter from Acting Secretary or War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation regarding letter of April 13 and reiterating determination to carry out Treaty of 1835. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages and handwritten text in pencil on one side. Folder 337

Dates: April 14, 1838

Letter from Acting Secretary of War S. Cooper to Cherokee Delegation, April 17, 1838

 Item — Folder 338: [Barcode: 187.338]
Identifier: 4026.561-.1
Description

Letter from Acting Secretary of War Samuel Cooper to Cherokee Delegation replying to their letter of April 16, 1838. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page and handwritten text in pencil on one page. Folder 338

Dates: April 17, 1838

Letter from Adam C. Peck to Chief John Ross, October 8, 1838

 Item — Folder 462: [Barcode: 187.462]
Identifier: 4026.680-.1
Description

Letter from Adam C. Peck to Ross. Declining position with one of parties. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 462

Dates: October 8, 1838

Letter from A.E.W. Robertson to G. Lee Phelps regarding Creek Testaments, May 18, 1904

 Item — Folder 45: [Barcode: 228.45]
Identifier: 3867.2869
Description

Letter from A.E.W. Robertson includes notes on verso. Folder 45

Dates: May 18, 1904