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Cherokee

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Culture Terms

Found in 3726 Collections and/or Records:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to William Y. Hansell, August 13, 1835

 Item — Folder 150: [Barcode: 187.150]
Identifier: 4026.200-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Y. Hansell. Encouraging him to share information (Aug 11, 1835) with Major George M. Waters or B. F. Thompson. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 150



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 13, 1835

Draft Copy of Letter from "J. R." to Maurice C. Jones, June 20, 1842

 Item — Folder 872: [Barcode: 187.872]
Identifier: 4026.1036
Description

Draft copy of letter from "J. R.", Washington City, to Maurice C. Jones, Bethlehem, Pa. Explaining that he cannot attend the "Jubilee Celebration", etc. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 872

Dates: June 20, 1842

Draft Copy of Letter from John Ross to Osage Chiefs, September 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 1120: [Barcode: 187.1120]
Identifier: 4026.1314-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter to Osage Chiefs to meet Captain Albert Pike and Cherokee on September 25. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1120



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Talk to the Chiefs of the Osage Nation Sept. 10, 1861"

Dates: September 10, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter of September 12, September 12, 1841

 Item — Folder 779: [Barcode: 187.779]
Identifier: 4026.945-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter of September 12. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 779

Dates: September 12, 1841

Draft Copy of Letter to 'Sir' (Jesse Bushyhead) Regarding Seminole Deputation, November 14, 1837

 Item — Folder 263: [Barcode: 187.263]
Identifier: 4026.490
Description

Draft copy of letter to 'Sir' (Jesse Bushyhead) regarding Seminole deputation. (Moulton) Back of letter has opening lines of letter to Colonel John Mason, Jr. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 263

Dates: November 14, 1837

Draft Copy of Note from Chief John Ross to Charles Mix, Indian Department, July 3, 1863

 Item — Folder 1187: [Barcode: 187.1187]
Identifier: 4026.1386
Description

Draft copy of note from Chief John Ross to Charles Mix, Indian Department, acknowledging receipt of draft for $500 by arrangements with Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1187



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to ... Mix in acknowledgement of a Draft for $500"

Dates: July 3, 1863

Draft letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel S. Rockwell and William Y. Hansell, September 26, 1835

 Item — Folder 156: [Barcode: 187.156]
Identifier: 4026.224-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel S. Rockwell and William Y. Hansell. Asking that they attend trial of John Benge at Walker Court. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 156.

Dates: September 26, 1835

Draft minutes of meeting of Texas Cherokees and Associate Bands regarding action to reclaim lands ceded in treaty of 1836, February 14, 1920

 Item — Folder 3: [Barcode: 69.3]
Identifier: 4027.5559
Description

Notes on a meeting of the General Council of the Texas Cherokees and Associate Bands for the purpose of empowering George W. Fields to bring action to reclaim lands ceded to Texas Cherokees and associated bands in treaty of 1836. Folder 3

Dates: February 14, 1920

Draft of a Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, November 11, 1837

 Item — Folder 261: [Barcode: 187.261]
Identifier: 4026.488-.1
Description

Draft of a letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis G. Ross concerning Seminole deputation and rejection by Colonel John Mason of Chief John Ross' proposition. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 261

Dates: November 11, 1837

Draft of a Letter from Chief John Ross to the 'Executive', 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 336B: [Barcode: 187.336B]
Identifier: 4026.1968-.1
Description

Draft of a letter from Chief John Ross to the 'Executive.' (After debate on memorial in Senate) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 336B

Dates: 1797 - 1897