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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Art & Architecture Thesaurus\ACTIVITIES FACET\Events\events\armed conflicts\wars\civil wars\

Found in 178 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, June 2, 1863

 Item — Folder 1185: [Barcode: 187.1185]
Identifier: 4026.1385-.1
Description

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

Dates: June 2, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, July 28, 1863

 Item — Folder 1190: [Barcode: 187.1190]
Identifier: 4026.1389
Description

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

Dates: July 28, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, November 11, 1863

 Item — Folder 1196: [Barcode: 187.1196]
Identifier: 4026.1395
Description

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

Dates: November 11, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs and Headmen, August 24, 1861

 Item — Folder 1117: [Barcode: 187.1117]
Identifier: 4026.1311-.1
Description

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

Dates: August 24, 1861

Letter from Chief John Ross to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, November 28, 1861

 Item — Folder 1146: [Barcode: 187.1146]
Identifier: 4026.1340.a-b
Description

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"

Dates: November 28, 1861

Letter from Chief John Ross to Nanson, Dameron, and Cos, March 2, 1864

 Item — Folder 1209: [Barcode: 187.1209]
Identifier: 4026.1423
Description

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

Dates: March 2, 1864

Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler), February 12, 1864

 Item — Folder 1207: [Barcode: 187.1207]
Identifier: 4026.1421
Description

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

Dates: February 12, 1864

Letter from Chief John Ross to Sister Sarah Stapler, January 26, 1865

 Item — Folder 1270: [Barcode: 187.1270]
Identifier: 4027.1507
Description

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

Dates: January 26, 1865

Letter from Chief John Ross to Wife Mary Ross, December 22 & 23, 1863

 Item — Folder 1206: [Barcode: 187.1206]
Identifier: 4026.1420-.1
Description

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

Dates: December 22 & 23, 1863

Letter from Colonel William A. Phillips to Chief John Ross, November 19, 1864

 Item — Folder 1260: [Barcode: 187.1260]
Identifier: 4026.1468-.1
Description

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

Dates: November 19, 1864