Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: The Gilcrease Cartographic Collection was initially created as a storage designation for maps found in the manuscript collections and for the few original maps purchased during the life of Thomas Gilcrease. From the collections initial humble beginnings, it has continued to grow into am official map collection through additional gifts and purchases. The collection includes atlases, hand drawn maps from the manuscript...

Description Instructions by Na-no-he-ta-hee [Path Killer], Chief in Knoxville, for delegation of John Lowry, John Walker, Major Ridge, Richard Taylor, Che-u-cun-se-nee, and John Ross. They are to go to Washington to meet with the President to discuss the boundary line between the Cherokee Nation and the Creeks, their prior decision on a tract in South Carolina, damage and plundering of Cherokee property during the war with Creeks, and insubordination of militia officers and men. He also points out the...

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Letter addressed 'Dear Sir' and signed in Cherokee Syllabary at Fort Gibson noting returning of Colonel William A. Phillips, expiration date of enlistments, Creek grievances, a supply train, etc. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1262

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Letter from Acting Principle Chief of the Creek Nation Jacob Derrysaw to Chief John Ross setting meeting under Act of January 5, 1861 for February 17, 1861 at Creek Council Ground. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1091

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Letter from Allen Ross in Tahlequah to 'Robert' mentioning 'order to Agent Tufts' and United States Troops returned - 'The Creek Trouble is Over.' One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1327

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Letter from Cherokee Delegation to George Graham, War Department. Regarding Cherokee-Creek boundary. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 8

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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

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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

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Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a note to Motey Kennard + Echo Harjo P. Chiefs Creek Nation Nov. 28, 1861"

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Letter from Creek Chiefs Motey Kanard and Echo Harjo at Camp Losely to Chief John Ross stating that Hopoothyahola (Opothleyahola) opposition must be 'put down at any cost.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1133