American Civil War
Found in 178 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, June 2, 1863
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole reporting that William Potter Ross and Riley Keys are the Agents appointed under May 14 Act. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1185
Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, July 28, 1863
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross (not signed) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole about credentials, expenses, and movements of delegation. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1190
Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, November 11, 1863
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole explaining his delay in returning to Washington for meeting (see November 3). (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1196
Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen, August 24, 1861
Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen asking that they furnish a guide to lead Elijah R. Hicks and Joshua Ross to Captain Albert Pike; Alliance to be formed with Confederacy; Captain John Drew to raise regiment; endorsement by Opothleyahola questions authenticity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1117
Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, November 28, 1861
Draft and copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo regretting battle and pleading for unity. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1146
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a note to Motey Kennard + Echo Harjo P. Chiefs Creek Nation Nov. 28, 1861"
Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron, and Cos, March 2, 1864
Draft copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron, and Cos, St. Louis, re convoy from St. Louis to Fort Gibson of contributions for Cherokee relief. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1209
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 Sister Sarah Stapler, January 26, 1865
Letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Sister Sarah Stapler regarding Cherokee suffering. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1270
Letter from Chief John Ross to Wife Mary Ross, December 22 & 23, 1863
Letter from Chief John Ross in Washington to Wife Mary Ross. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1206
Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips to Chief John Ross, November 19, 1864
Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Smith to Chief John Ross regarding his demand for a 'Court of inquiry from the President.' Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1260