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Commissioner of Indian Affairs

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Keywords
Scope Note: Authorities\John Ross\

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from B. F. Curret to Elbert Herring, August 20, 1835

 Item — Folder 152: [Barcode: 187.152]
Identifier: 4026.202
Description

Letter from B. F. Curret, Cherokee Agent for Emigration, to Elbert Herring, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, concerning James Martin's escape after arrest and Lieutenant Hooper's responsibility. (Several attachments not found) Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 152

Dates: August 20, 1835

Letter from C. A. Harris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to General N. Smith, May 24, 1838

 Item — Folder 352: [Barcode: 187.352]
Identifier: 4026.549-.1
Description

Letter from C. A. Harris, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to General N. Smith permitting old and infirm Cherokees to remain and become citizens; with permit issued to George (Alias Roman Nose) and family by Smith. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 352

Dates: May 24, 1838

Letter from Charles E. Mix to Cherokee Delegation, March 26, 1853

 Item — Folder 1010: [Barcode: 187.1010]
Identifier: 4026.1187-.1
Description

Letter from Charles E. Mix, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, to delegation. Indicates "it is deemed inexpedient, at the present time" to negotiate for the purchase of the "Neutral Land." Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1010

Dates: March 26, 1853

Letter from Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross, June 25, 1860

 Item — Folder 1077: [Barcode: 187.1077]
Identifier: 4026.1247
Description

Letter from Acting Commissioner Charles E. Mix to Chief John Ross in Wilmington transmitting 5 Bounty Land warrants. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1077

Dates: June 25, 1860

Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, June 23, 1863

 Item — Folder 1186: [Barcode: 187.1186]
Identifier: 4026.1384
Description

Copy of letter from delegation (unsigned) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole concerning case of Captain Stand Whirlwind. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1186



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Note to Hon. W P. Dole June 25th, 1863 with Capt. Whirlwind papers"

Dates: June 23, 1863

Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, November 21, 1863

 Item — Folder 1199: [Barcode: 187.1199]
Identifier: 4026.1398
Description Copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (Chief John Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones) to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole indicating disposition to retrocede ' Neutral Land.' (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1199 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication to The Hon. W. P. Dole Comm. Indn. Affairs respecting the "Neutral Land" Nov...
Dates: November 21, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Charles E. Mix, September 11, 1863

 Item — Folder 1191: [Barcode: 187.1191]
Identifier: 4026.1390
Description

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

Dates: September 11, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863

 Item — Folder 1169: [Barcode: 187.1169]
Identifier: 4026.1348
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding subsistence allowance. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1169

Dates: January 5, 1863

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 5, 1863

 Item — Folder 1170: [Barcode: 187.1170]
Identifier: 4026.1361
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole requesting transport from Fort Leavenworth of supplies purchased in New York by Treasurer Lewis Ross. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1170

Dates: January 5, 1863

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

 Item — Folder 1181: [Barcode: 187.1181]
Identifier: 4026.1380-.1
Description Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole listing bills passed by National Council in February at Cowskin Prairie, and urging establishment of military post so Cherokee refuges may return to home country. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1181 Inscription(s) Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication to Hon. W. P....
Dates: April 2, 1863