Cherokee Delegation
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from H. T. Martin to John Drew concerning Old Settler claims and the killing of two Cherokees, May 7, 1860
H. T. Martin wrote from Tahlequah to John Drew in Washington City. Martin asked Drew to pursue Old Settler claims under the 1846 Treaty. Killing of two Cherokees mentioned. Folder 272
Letter from Henry C. Ross to his father, Lewis Ross regarding personal things, May 5, 1864
Folder 16
Letter from J. C. Martin to Chief John Ross, November 19, 1837
Letter from J. C. Martin to Chief John Ross referring to delegation and negotiations with Colonel John Mason, Jr. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 265
Letter from Jenny to Cherokee Nation Delegation, April 3, 1834
Letter from Jenny, the soldier's widow, to delegation concerning the seizure of her husband's land by white man Joel McGory. Plus affidavit of John Smith refuting claim that the husband sold the Aquanee District land. Witnessed by J. D. Wofford. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 92
Letter from Jeremiah Evarts to Chief John Ross, July 20, 1830
Letter from Jeremiah Evarts, American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, to Chief John Ross offering suggestions regarding Cherokee problems. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 38
Letter from John Martin, National Treasurer, to Secretary of War, September 29, 1836
Letter from John Martin, National Treasurer, to Secretary of War. Instructing him to pay $16,418.17 of annuities to the delegation named: Chief John Ross, Richard Taylor, Samuel Gunter, George Sanders, James Brown, John Benge, and Stephen Foreman. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 199
Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1832
Letter from John Ridge, who is on tour with Elias Boudinot, to Chief John Ross commenting on the political situation and condition of the Arkansas Cherokees, etc. Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. Folder 68
Letter from John Ross to Gales and Seaton, April 20, 1824
Letter from John Ross, George Lowrey, Major Ridge, and Elijah Hicks, Cherokee Delegation, Washington City, to Gales and Seaton (National Intelligencer). Concerning dispossessing Indians of their lands. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 14
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Written in pencil on 4026.29a.2 verso, "Chief Ross"
Letter from John Ross to William Potter Ross, Thomas Pegg, John Spears, and Lewis Downing, February 12, 1861
Draft copy of instructions to William Potter Ross and other delegates to February 17 convention at Creek Council Grounds. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1094
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"
Letter from Lewis Ross to Chief John Ross, October 25, 1837
Letter from Lewis Ross To Chief John Ross concerning deputation to Florida delayed at Augusta, only 365 have enrolled for emigration. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 253