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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross concerning call on President and arrangements for Florida trip. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 252

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Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter to Lewis Ross"

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross reporting on uproar in House over representative killed in duel, status of memorial to Senate, and $2,000 paid to Mr. Tilston of New York. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 305

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Lewis Ross regarding letter of Commissioner of Indian Affairs A. C. Harris to General Nathaniel Smith, talk with John Mason, Jr., etc. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 319

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Lewis Ross reporting Senate debate on Memorial and prospect for negotiation on basis of removal. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 330

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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

Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Major James C. Martin expressing hope that conferences will lead to a new treaty in which 'Cherokee concede a portion of our national rights for the best consideration which can be obtained.' (Moulton). Letter also states that the Secretary of War has agreed to Colonel Lindsay's suggestion that Creek Indians be allowed to remain at peace in the Cherokee Nation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder...

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Motey Kennard stating he will send delegation to talk with Hopoethlenahola (Opothleyahola) and invite him to Cherokee Council. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1128

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Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard P. Chief Creek Nation Oct. 4, 1861"

Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Motey Kennard stating that General Albert Pike granted letters of safeguard to Hopoethleyahol for visit to Cherokee who have signed treaty with Pike. (Moulton) (Moulton says Chiefs name is Opothleyahola) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1129 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter to Motey Kennard Chief of the Creek Nation- October...

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Nanson, Dameron, & Company of St. Louis regarding failure of charity goods to reach Fort Gibson. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1246

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Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a letter"

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Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Opothleyahola citing false alarms and rumor of his attack on Creek and invitation to Opothleyahola and Kennard to meet Cherokee in council. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1131

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Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a note to Opothleyahola + other chiefs + Head-men of the Creek Nation- October 11, 1861"