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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 Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 3, 1863

 Item — Folder 1194: [Barcode: 187.1194]
Identifier: 4026.1393
Description

Letter and envelopes from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Philadelphia seeking meeting to discuss Cherokee relief and homes for Delaware and other Kansas Indians. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, one envelope with handwriting on recto and verso. Folder 1194

Dates: November 3, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, November 24, 1863

 Item — Folder 1200: [Barcode: 187.1200]
Identifier: 4026.1399
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross indicating request of November 18 has been referred to Superintendent of Indian Affairs Coffin (Southern Superintendent). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1200

Dates: November 24, 1863

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, August 27, 1864

 Item — Folder 1254: [Barcode: 187.1254]
Identifier: 4026.1463
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross transmitting Secretary of the Interior J. P. Usher's decision on 'Cherokee Refugees, residing East.' (Not found; see July 29, 1864). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1254

Dates: August 27, 1864

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole to Chief John Ross, August 30, 1864

 Item — Folder 1255: [Barcode: 187.1255]
Identifier: 4026.1464
Description

Letter from Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole to Chief John Ross in Washington City enclosing copies of letters dated July 30 and August 15, 1864. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1255

Dates: August 30, 1864

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to M. St. Clair Clarke, February 22, 1841

 Item — Folder 759: [Barcode: 187.759]
Identifier: 4026.929-.1
Description

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford President to M. St. Clair Clarke. Concerning rejection of $486,939.50 as final; "other case" ($92,781.50 and $1,625.88). Will be examined and adjusted considering Gen. Scott's testimony. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 759

Dates: February 22, 1841

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to M. St. Clair Clarke, August 14, 1840

 Item — Folder 741: [Barcode: 187.741]
Identifier: 4026.911-.1
Description

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to Clarke. Discusses an error in his report (Aug. 8, 1840), (4026.906) which did not affect his recommendation. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 741

Dates: August 14, 1840

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to M. St. Clair Clarke, September 7, 1840

 Item — Folder 747: [Barcode: 187.747]
Identifier: 4026.916
Description

Letter from Commissioner Thomas Hartley Crawford to M. St. Clair Clarke. Transmitting President's decision of September 2, 1848. Also envelope addressed to John Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folded envelope with handwritten text in ink on one side. Folder 747

Dates: September 7, 1840

Letter from Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs David Hubbard to Chief John Ross, June 12, 1861

 Item — Folder 1107: [Barcode: 187.1107]
Identifier: 4026.1275-.1
Description

Letter and copy from Confederate Commissioner of Indian Affairs David Hubbard at Fort Smith to Chief John Ross stating reasons why Cherokee should join the South. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1107

Dates: June 12, 1861

Letter from Elijah Hicks to Commissioner George H. Manypenny, July 7, 1853

 Item — Folder 1021: [Barcode: 187.1021]
Identifier: 4026.1196-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Elijah Hicks to Commissioner George H. Manypenny. Seeking presidential relief from trial by both Cherokee and United States Court in a capital case. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1021



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on 4026.1196.1 verso, "Copy"

Dates: July 7, 1853

Letter from Elijah Hicks to George H. Manypenny, May 10, 1853

 Item — Folder 1014: [Barcode: 187.1014]
Identifier: 4026.1189-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from (envelope post- Hicks and Adair to Comm.) marked May 11 Manypenny. Requesting that trading licenses issued to white men, citizens of Nation, by Cherokee agents be rescinded. 4026.1189 is a single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. 4026.1189.1 is an envelope with handwritten text in ink on the recto and a wax seal. Folder 1014



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso of letter, "Copy"

Dates: May 10, 1853