drafts (documents)
Found in 224 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, November 19, 1857
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, Returning (without approval) an act to send a delegate to Washington. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1042
Letter from Chief John Ross to Pierce M. Butler, December 4, 1841
Draft copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Parkhill, to Pierce M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Protesting arrest and jailing of Eli Faught (or Vaugat), a Cherokee, by a Deputy Marshall from Arkansas (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 787
Letter from Chief John Ross to Richard Taylor, October 18, 1839
Unsigned draft of letter from Ross, Park Hill, to Richard Taylor. Who is to ask conductors in his area to meet on Oct. 31 to arrange some business regarding the emigration (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 671
Letter from Chief John Ross to Senator Sam L. Southard, April 28, 1840
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Senator Sam L. Southard. Regarding draft drawn in favor of widow of William Wirt. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 715
Letter from Chief John Ross to Senator W. Lumpkin, Georgia, January 15, 1840
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Senator W. Lumpkin, Georgia. Challenges his right to request copies of Ross' accounts and asking the reasons for his request. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 692
Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Sarah F. Stapler), September 22, 1863
Draft letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to 'Sister Sarah' (Sarah H. Stapler) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania stating he plans a visit to 'desolated home' of Park Hill, Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1192
Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler), February 12, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler) referring to destitution and suffering of Cherokee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1207
Letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas N. Clark, January 22, 1839
Draft copy of letter from Ross, Smith's Ferry on the Mississippi. Authorizing Thomas N. Clark, Jr. to take over Chuwalookee detachment. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 511
Letter from Chief John Ross to Thomas N. Clark, Jr. , March 6, 1839
Draft copy of letter [unsigned] from Ross, at Joseph Coodey's home, to Thomas N. Clark. Regarding disposition of public property of detachment. (Moulton). Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 523
Letter from Chief John Ross to Unknown, February 7, 1840
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, (addressee unnamed). Regarding claim of Jesse Clements; asks about number and condition of Cherokees remaining in East and mentions memorial to Congress. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 702