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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Commissioner of Confederate States to Indian Nations west of the Arkansas Albert Pike to Chief John Ross, August 1, 1861

 Item — Folder 1115: [Barcode: 187.1115]
Identifier: 4026.1309.a.1-a.4
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Confederate States to Indian Nations west of Arkansas, Albert Pike, at the Seminole Agency to Chief John Ross stating position the Confederacy would take on various matters under Cherokee stance of neutrality. Two sheets of paper the first sheet is folded with handwriting in ink on four pages; the second sheet has handwriting in ink on the recto and verso. Folder 1115

Dates: August 1, 1861

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Chief John Ross, March 27, 1838

 Item — Folder 328: [Barcode: 187.328]
Identifier: 4026.551
Description

Letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs C. A. Harris to Chief John Ross reporting that the Senate has tabled Cherokee Memorial thereby supporting Executive Branch in carrying Treaty of 1835 into effect. On the reverse of this letter is a letter dated April 12, 1838 from Lewis Ross asking him to place affairs of Cherokee in better light before May 23. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 328

Dates: March 27, 1838

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross, January 6, 1863

 Item — Folder 1172: [Barcode: 187.1172]
Identifier: 4026.1362
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross referring to letters of January 5 and 6, 1863. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1172

Dates: January 6, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross, January 10, 1863

 Item — Folder 1174: [Barcode: 187.1174]
Identifier: 4026.1365
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia reporting approval of substance allowance for Chief John Ross and 5 others to May 1, 1863; some will be dropped because they have been appointed to Government service. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1174

Dates: January 10, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole by Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation, November 19, 1863

 Item — Folder 1198: [Barcode: 187.1198]
Identifier: 4026.1397
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole by Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation regarding retrocession of 'Neutral Land.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1198

Dates: November 19, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Cherokee Delegation, May 26, 1864

 Item — Folder 1223: [Barcode: 187.1223]
Identifier: 3826.7567
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Cherokee Delegation stating James Steels has been named Commissioner to negotiate Treaties with Cherokee and Delaware. (See May 25, 1864). One sheet of paper with handwriting in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1223

Dates: May 26, 1864

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 3, 1863

 Item — Folder 1194: [Barcode: 187.1194]
Identifier: 4026.1393
Description

Letter and envelopes from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia seeking meeting to discuss Cherokee relief and homes for Delaware and other Kansas Indians. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, one envelope with handwriting on recto and verso. Folder 1194

Dates: November 3, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 24, 1863

 Item — Folder 1200: [Barcode: 187.1200]
Identifier: 4026.1399
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross indicating request of November 18 has been referred to Superintendent of Indian Affairs Coffin (Southern Superintendent). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1200

Dates: November 24, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, August 27, 1864

 Item — Folder 1254: [Barcode: 187.1254]
Identifier: 4026.1463
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross transmitting Secretary of the Interior J. P. Usher's decision on 'Cherokee Refugees, residing East.' (Not found; see July 29, 1864). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1254

Dates: August 27, 1864

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, August 30, 1864

 Item — Folder 1255: [Barcode: 187.1255]
Identifier: 4026.1464
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Washington City enclosing copies of letters dated July 30 and August 15, 1864. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1255

Dates: August 30, 1864