Draft copy of letter from convention, signed by Chief John Ross, George Lowrey, and George Guess, to Agent Stokes. Reporting more hopeful signs of peace and presence of Joan Looney. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 596

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Letter (draft) from Chief John Ross and 22 others in convention to General Matthew Arbuckle. Reporting that a greater part of a committee sent to the Old Settler Council at mouth of Illinois River retired because their lives were threatened by Star, Bell and others. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 606

Draft copy of letter from convention ground, signed by Chief John Ross and twenty-six others. Addressed to Agent M. Stokes, regarding Nicholson case (4026.801) and requesting his protection from violence by United States citizens. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 616

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Letter from convention signed by Chief John Ross and 27 others, to Brown, Looney and Rogers. Rejecting plan of Aug. 2 (4026.802) and proposing committees of twelve each to meet at Illinois Camp Ground on Aug 12, to devise a system of government to be submitted to the people. (Moulton). Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 614

Unsigned draft of letter from convention to George Guess, Taylor, Martin, Bushyhead, Drew, Coodey and others. Transmitting letters from General Matthew Arbuckle dated July 22, 1839, and asking them (as Old Settlers) to invite others to join the convention at Illinois Camp Ground. (Moulton) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 605

Letter from Convention, signed by Chief John Ross and 37 others, to Superintendent William Armstrong. Protesting Brown and Roger's letter. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 627

Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Ross and others. Expressing view that danger of Civil War has been averted by a 'decree' adopted by the convention at Illinois Camp Ground,' and enclosing letter of July 22. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 601

Letter from General Matthew Arbuckle to Chief John Ross and others. Holding that Order for George W. Adair and John D. Bell to appear before the Convention is not valid because their signing of the Treaty of New Echota in 1835 was "duly authorized." Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 630

List of claims by workmen erecting "Council Shed" for National Convention." One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1389