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Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Act of National Council to Accept Iroquois Petitions to Become Part of the Cherokee Nation, November 3, 1859

 Item — Folder 1063: [Barcode: 187.1063]
Identifier: 4026.1234-.1
Description

Act of National Council accepting Iroquois petition to become part of the Cherokee Nation, if approved by the United States, and calling upon Iroquois and Cherokee Nations to meet jointly with the United States Officials in Washington City. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1063

Dates: November 3, 1859

Blank Petition for Membership of Rebekah Lodge, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1403: [Barcode: 187.1403]
Identifier: 5127.927
Description

Blank petition for membership of Rebekah Lodge, Order of Odd Fellows, Indian Territory. Folder 1403

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary or War E. M. Stanton, July 25, 1864

 Item — Folder 1241: [Barcode: 187.1241]
Identifier: 4026.1452-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (Chief John Ross and Evan Jones) to Secretary of War E. M. Stanton presenting petition [not found] objecting to General Blunt's General Order Number 7, and commending Colonel William D. Phillips. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1241



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: July 25, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Four Iroquois Chiefs, April 18, 1864

 Item — Folder 1214: [Barcode: 187.1214]
Identifier: 4026.1429
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to 4 named Iroquois Chiefs noting their petition to the Cherokee Council, and stating nothing can be said regarding future act and policy. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages and handwritten text in pencil on one side. Folder 1214

Dates: April 18, 1864

Incomplete Draft of March 1838 Memorial and Petition to Congress, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 324: [Barcode: 187.324]
Identifier: 4026.509-.3
Description

Incomplete draft of [March 1838] Memorial and Petition to Congress. Regarding Seminole Deputation expenses. (Evidently written after March 7 and Before March 26, 1838). Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 324

Dates: 1797 - 1897

Letter from George Lowry, Going Snake, and Others to General Winfield Scott, June 9, 1838

 Item — Folder 355: [Barcode: 187.355]
Identifier: 4026.580-.1
Description

Petition to General Winfield Scott from George Lowrey, Going Snake, and others, warning of sickness and death in sickly season and asking for delay in migration. There is also a small note dated June 11, 1838 from George Lowry, concerning the bearer of two petitions. Bound document. Two folded sheets with handwritten text in ink on 4 of 8 pages. Folder 355

Dates: June 9, 1838

Letter from Lewis Ross to General N. Smith, June 23, 1838

 Item — Folder 369: [Barcode: 187.369]
Identifier: 4026.595
Description

Letter from Lewis Ross and others to General N. Smith. Protesting his rejection of their petition of June 20, 1838, and expressing fears for a party. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 369

Dates: June 23, 1838

Letter from Lewis W. Hildebrand to Chief John Ross, March 10, 1838

 Item — Folder 316: [Barcode: 187.316]
Identifier: 4026.540
Description

Letter from Lewis W. Hildebrand to Chief John Ross, reporting arrival in Washington with petition bearing 15,665 signatures. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 316



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter from Lewis W. Hildebrand March 10, 1838"

Dates: March 10, 1838

Letter from R. Moore to Mr. J. D. Yost concerning formation of an Anti-Horse Thief Association, September 4, 1901

 Item — Folder 575: [Barcode: 61.575]
Identifier: 4027.3540-.1
Description

R. Moore wrote from Foreman, Indian Territory to Mr. J. D. Yost in Ketchum, Indian Territory. The letter stated that he received the petition to starts an Anti-Horse Thief Association lodge at Black Jack School House. Moore thought there had been a mistake and asked Yost to contact him concerning the matter. Letter signed R. Moore Foreman P.O. Ind. Terry. Folder 575

Dates: September 4, 1901

Letter to General Scott, June 19, 1838

 Item — Folder 360: [Barcode: 187.360]
Identifier: 4026.585
Description

Draft of a similar letter to 4026.586 to General Scott, accepting answer to petition of June 9, 1838 with conditions. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages and handwritten text in pencil on one page. Folder 360

Dates: June 19, 1838