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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Joel Roberts Poinsett to John Ross, June 18, 1838

 Item — Folder 358: [Barcode: 187.358]
Identifier: 4026.583
Description

Letter from Joel R. Poinsett to Chief John Ross and Edward Gunter replying to their letter of June 15, declining to remove claims adjusters and calling new law "clear, explicit, and intelligible." Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 358

Dates: June 18, 1838

Letter from John addressed Dear Sister concerning her not taking a wagon when she went to visit Mr. Rogers, June 2, 1874

 Item — Folder 404: [Barcode: 61.404]
Identifier: 4026.1994
Description

John Drew wrote from Eufaula Station, Creek Nation to his sister. Drew told her that Mr. Rogers informed him that she is at his house and came on horseback. Drew asked his sister why she rode on horseback and did not bring a wagon. Drew had expected her to bring a wagon which would have allowed her to take home the things at Mr. Rogers that he had for her. Folder 404

Dates: June 2, 1874

Letter from John B. Luce to Chief John Ross, May 29, 1861

 Item — Folder 1105: [Barcode: 187.1105]
Identifier: 4026.1272-.1
Description

Letter from John B. Luce to Chief John Ross reporting that President Davis has name General McCulloch to take charge of Southern Forces on Western border. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1105

Dates: May 29, 1861

Letter from John Barnwell to John Drew ordering salt, July 11, 1855

 Item — Folder 211: [Barcode: 61.211]
Identifier: 4026.1747
Description

Letter form John Barnwell from Creek Agency to John Drew ordering 50 bushels of salt. John Barnwell also seeking 100 bushels for Mr. Marean of Van Buren. Folder 211

Dates: July 11, 1855

Letter from John Beeson to Chief John Ross, April 14, 1863

 Item — Folder 1182: [Barcode: 187.1182]
Identifier: 4026.1381-.1
Description

Letter from Washington Activist John Beeson to Chief john Ross suggesting that Chief John Ross purchase a weekly newspaper column, and use his pen to seek justice for the Indian. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1182.

Dates: April 14, 1863

Letter from John Benge to Chief John Ross, September 29, 1838

 Item — Folder 449: [Barcode: 187.449]
Identifier: 4026.659-.1
Description

Letter from John Benge, George C. Lowrey, and George Lowrey to Chief John Ross. Concerning need for shoes, blankets, and tents for detachment leaving Will's Valley. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 449

Dates: September 29, 1838

Letter from John Brown to Chief John Ross, December 9, 1842

 Item — Folder 885: [Barcode: 187.885]
Identifier: 4026.1047-.1
Description

Letter from Captain John Brown, Fort Gibson, to Chief John Ross, Park Hill. Reporting seizure of a barrel of whiskey from William Lacy, a Cherokee, and requesting that he be tried under Cherokee law - this in accordance with War Department instructions of August 11. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 885

Dates: December 9, 1842

Letter from John Brown to Chief John Ross, July 6, 1839

 Item — Folder 577: [Barcode: 187.577]
Identifier: 4026.768-.1
Description

Letter from John Brown, John Looney, and John Rogers to Chief John Ross. Regarding a council for July 22 'of our people and such others as choose to attend' to consider Ross communication. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 577

Dates: July 6, 1839

Letter from John Brown to Chief John Ross, June 28, 1839

 Item — Folder 570: [Barcode: 187.570]
Identifier: 4026.762-.1
Description

Letter from John Brown, John Looney, John Rogers, and John Smith (witnessed by Stokes and Lt. Simmons) to Chief John Ross and other chiefs and principal men of Emigrant Cherokees. Protesting call for July 1 convention made June 21 and suggesting meeting of representatives of two factions on July 25. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 570

Dates: June 28, 1839

Letter from John Brown to William Armstrong, August 9, 1839

 Item — Folder 622: [Barcode: 187.622]
Identifier: 4026.812-.1
Description

Letter copy from John Brown and Rogers (Looney absent) to Supt. of Indian Affairs, William Armstrong (with copy to Arbuckle). Asking for U.S. protection of their rights and for the execution of the Old Settler laws. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 622

Dates: August 9, 1839