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Cherokee Delegation

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

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

 Item — Folder 272: [Barcode: 61.272]
Identifier: 4026.1800
Description

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

Dates: May 7, 1860

Letter from J. C. Martin to Chief John Ross, November 19, 1837

 Item — Folder 265: [Barcode: 187.265]
Identifier: 4026.492-.1
Description

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

Dates: November 19, 1837

Letter from Jenny to Cherokee Nation Delegation, April 3, 1834

 Item — Folder 92: [Barcode: 187.92]
Identifier: 4026.127
Description

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

Dates: April 3, 1834

Letter from Jeremiah Evarts to Chief John Ross, July 20, 1830

 Item — Folder 38: [Barcode: 187.38]
Identifier: 4026.70-.1
Description

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

Dates: July 20, 1830

Letter from John Martin, National Treasurer, to Secretary of War, September 29, 1836

 Item — Folder 199: [Barcode: 187.199]
Identifier: 4026.418
Description

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

Dates: September 29, 1836

Letter from John Ridge to Chief John Ross, January 12, 1832

 Item — Folder 68: [Barcode: 187.68]
Identifier: 4026.104
Description

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

Dates: January 12, 1832

Letter from John Ross to Gales and Seaton, April 20, 1824

 Item — Folder 14: [Barcode: 187.14]
Identifier: 4026.29a-a.2
Description

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





Description (HTML)

Written in pencil on 4026.29a.2 verso, "Chief Ross"

Dates: April 20, 1824

Letter from John Ross to William Potter Ross, Thomas Pegg, John Spears, and Lewis Downing, February 12, 1861

 Item — Folder 1094: [Barcode: 187.1094]
Identifier: 4026.1262
Description

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"

Dates: February 12, 1861

Letter from Lewis Ross to Chief John Ross, October 25, 1837

 Item — Folder 253: [Barcode: 187.253]
Identifier: 4026.479-.1
Description

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

Dates: October 25, 1837