drafts (documents)
Found in 224 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 23, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole concerning status of 'Neutral Lands' and other matters. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1220
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy"
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann, September 10, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann informing him of coming Captain Albert Pike visit and invitations to other tribes. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, portions missing from sheet of paper. Folder 1122
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross, after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross regarding death of niece, Eleanor, and transmitting correspondence and Proclamation of Neutrality. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1104
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, January 7, 1862
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper transmitting documents (not found) regarding 'Reckless Proceedings' of Stand Watie and men. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1150
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, August 25, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas. L. McKinney. Announces marriage to "Molly" (Mary) to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 937
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, September 6, 1844
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney. Ross, Mary, and Sarah will return to Philadelphia and go west as soon as practicable. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 942
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William A. Phillips, January 4, 1863
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Gibson congratulating him on resumption of Command of Indian Brigade and repeating suggestion of separate military department for Indian Territory. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1168
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer, July 8, 1862
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, October 13, 1862
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, July 29, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole listing Cherokee refugees under his care and receiving subsistence. (5 families; 31 persons) (Moulton shows 36). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1244
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a communication"