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Old Settlers

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Keywords
Scope Note: Authorities\John Ross\

Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

A typed Resolution of the Council of the Old Settler Cherokees, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder 62: [Barcode: 17.62]
Identifier: 5126.502
Description

A typed Resolution of the Council of the Old Settler Cherokees. Folder 62

Dates: mid-19th century

Affidavit Concerning Stolen Horses, December 21, 1834

 Item — Folder 132: [Barcode: 187.132]
Identifier: 4026.165
Description

Affidavit concerning stolen horses and the expenses relating to their recovery. (OS) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 132

Dates: December 21, 1834

Appointment of and Instructions to Delegates from Western Cherokee Sent to Washington City, January 11, 1838

 Item — Folder 285: [Barcode: 187.285]
Identifier: 4026.513-.1
Description

Appointment of and instructions to Delegates Major A. Price, Jas. Car, and William Thornton from the Western Cherokee sent to Washington City. (OS). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 285

Dates: January 11, 1838

Appointment of Light Horse Company and Instructions by President Walter Webber and Vice President Aaron Price, June 9, 1829

 Item — Folder 28: [Barcode: 187.28]
Identifier: 4026.39-.1
Description

Appointment of the Light Horse Company and instructions by President Walter Webber and Vice President Aaron Price. (OS). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 28

Dates: June 9, 1829

Certification that Nation has given John Drew an Order to the Agent Regarding Treaty of 1828, February 10, 1834

 Item — Folder 90: [Barcode: 187.90]
Identifier: 4026.126
Description

Certification that nation has given John Drew an order to the agent under the Treaty of 1828 for $1,200. $856 has been spent and Drew is responsible to the Nation for $344. Old Settlers. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 90

Dates: February 10, 1834

Cherokee Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MC.1954.39
Collection Overview The Cherokee Papers consist of a collection of materials such as personal letters and legal documents ranging from before, during, and after removal, including various correspondences from Colonel Return J. Meigs, Senator James Harlan, President Ulysses S. Grant, Colonel Stand Watie, and others. There are several documents pertaining to Cherokee land rights and negotiations, including the Old Settlers’ group with the Old Settlers' Council Proceedings (1838-1865) and a list of 119 Old...
Dates: 1799-1950

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 19, 1839

 Item — Folder 594: [Barcode: 187.594]
Identifier: 4026.786
Description

Letter from Ross, John Looney (Old Settler Chief), Lowrey and Guess to Gen Arbuckle. Denying hostile intentions and seeking name of his informant. (Moulton version signed by Ross and 29 others) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 594



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: July 19, 1839

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 20, 1839

 Item — Folder 598: [Barcode: 187.598]
Identifier: 4026.790-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 27 others to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying prospect of Civil War and indicating John Lowrey, who is pleased with late emigrant proceedings, will use his influence at the July 22 Old Settler convention which a committee will attend. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 598



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: July 20, 1839

Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to General Matthew Arbuckle, July 24, 1839

 Item — Folder 606: [Barcode: 187.606]
Identifier: 4026.798-.1
Description

Letter (draft) from Chief John Ross and 22 others in convention to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting that a greater part of a committee sent to the Old Settler Council at mouth of Illinois River retired because their lives were threatened by Star, Bell and others. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 606

Dates: July 24, 1839

Copy of Letter from Convention, Signed by Chief John Ross, to General Matthew Arbuckle, August 7, 1839

 Item — Folder 615: [Barcode: 187.615]
Identifier: 4026.805-.3
Description

Letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross and 12 others, to General Matthew Arbuckle. Denying that late emigrants have produced the present difficulties, affirming that Old Settlers were invited to the convention and mentioning plan of August 6.(4026.804) (Moulton). Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 615



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: August 7, 1839