Cherokee Delegation
Found in 197 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to George R. Gilmer, November 13, 1835
Draft copy of letter from Chief john Ross at Camp Benton, where he and J. H. Payne are imprisoned, to George R. Gilmer, Governor of Georgia Regarding failure of delegation to agree with Commissioner Shermerhorn and plans to go to Washington City. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 174
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to John Howard Payne, January 27, 1838
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross, April 5, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross indicating that President Van Buren will consider proposition from us for 'a new arrangement' only if delegation writes letter to the Cherokee instructing them to prepare to remove by May 23. Planting of corn indicates intention to contrary. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 331
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett, February 28, 1838
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Secretary of War Joel r. Poinsett requesting permission to submit for reimbursement for the expenses of the Seminole Deputation. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 307
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Senator R. Johnson, June 18, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Senator R. Johnson expressing appreciation for his speech on Indian Appropriation Bill. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1236
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent), 1797 - 1897
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (January 1838?) to 'Sir' (John H. Sherburne, Special Agent) concerning rumor circulating about Seminole Deputation. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 297
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris, April 27, 1831
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas W. Harris regarding suit against William Rogers by Harris and Underwood for attorney fees. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 55
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris, March 11, 1831
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to W. Harris regarding the hold up of annuity (Moulton). Copy of letter to William Rogers enclosing above letter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 50
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt, October 30, 1830
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to William Wirt regarding legal proceedings. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 47
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Draft Copy of Letter to 'Sir' (Jesse Bushyhead) Regarding Seminole Deputation, November 14, 1837
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