Draft copy of letter to Boat Captain J. W. Hickle (initialed Chief John). Regarding pay off of crew by Mr. Runyan and order to sail boat to such points on Arkansas, Mississippi and Ohio as may be most profitable. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 574

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and 29 other Cherokees to General Arbuckle regretting failure of Western Chiefs to meet them at Illinois Camp ground and the premature departure of Star and others from protection at Fort Gibson, and denying report of planned killings. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 580

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Concerning scant rations supplied by Glasgow and Harrison, unsuitability of beef instead of salt pork or bacon, and high prices by Cherokees who take ration commuted in money. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink . Folder 533

Draft copy of letter from John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting killing of Elias Boudinot, report that Stand Watie is raising company to take Ross' life and asking for military intervention to prevent more loss of life. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 565

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brigadier General Matthew Arbuckle declining invitation of Major Lear to escort him to Fort Gibson for reasons stated in a letter of June 24 (Moulton) and disclaiming knowledge of murderers. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 568

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Captain John Page, Disbursing Agent for Cherokee Emigration. Seeking rations for family. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 402

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Captain William Armstrong, Supt. of Indian Affairs, Indian Territory. Reporting large number of Cherokees assembled at Illinois Camp Ground and asking him to induce the Old Settler Chiefs to join them. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 575

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City, to Colonel Thomas C. Hindman. Requesting information as to U.S. arrangements for horses and wagons prior to take-over by Cherokees. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 772

Copy of letter from Staniee Koowkskoowe (Ross) Washington City, to Col. Thos. McKenney (Kenahlea). Regarding former's visit to Bethlehem, Pa., status quo of Cherokee business with executive department, and disclosure of his intention to establish schools (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Detailed signature photograph included. Folder 766

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (Moulton September 13) to Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix seeking continuation of subsistence to Chief John Ross, Robert D. Ross, and John W. Stapler (23 persons). (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1191