Washington City
Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:
Act Appointing a Delegation of Eight, October 4, 1839
Act appointing a delegation of 8 not named (See 4026.859, October 13, 1839) - plus Chief John Ross to represent Cherokees before the U. S. Government. (Same signers as in September 19, 1839, 4026.824) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 661
Act of National Council to Accept Iroquois Petitions to Become Part of the Cherokee Nation, November 3, 1859
Act of National Council accepting Iroquois petition to become part of the Cherokee Nation, if approved by the United States, and calling upon Iroquois and Cherokee Nations to meet jointly with the United States Officials in Washington City. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1063
Appointment by Iroquois Chiefs to meet Chief John Ross in Washington, March 18, 1864
Appointment by Caughnawaga (Iroquois) General Council of two chiefs to meet Chief John Ross in Washington. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1211
Appointment of and Instructions to Delegates from Western Cherokee Sent to Washington City, January 11, 1838
Appointment of and instructions to Delegates Major A. Price, Jas. Car, and William Thornton from the Western Cherokee sent to Washington City. (OS). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 285
Certificate of John Ross's Appointment as Postmaster of Head of Coosa, Chattooga District, June 23, 1828
Certificate of Chief John Ross's appointment as Postmaster of Head of Coosa, Chattooga District. (Cherokee Nation and Georgia). Two sheets of paper with text in ink on the rectos. Folder 22
Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross, March 17, 1835
Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two sides. Envelope is folded with handwritten text in ink on one side and has wax on it. Folder 139A
Claim by William N. Bishop for Land Owned by Chief John Ross, March 17, 1835
Claim by William N. Bishop, as agent for the State of Georgia, of land in which Chief John Ross was the Indian occupant, and who had forfeited his right of occupancy under the laws of the state; also envelope addressed to Chief John Ross in Washington City. Folder 139A
Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to President Andrew Jackson, March 6, 1829
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Edward Gunter, Rich Taylor, and William S. Coodey to President Andrew Jackson, April 6, 1829
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Edward Gunter, Rich Taylor, and William S. Coodey in Washington City to President Andrew Jackson concerning Agent Colonel Hugh Montgomery. (Moulton) Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 27
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General John Coffee, December 13, 1829
Copy of letter from Chief John Ross to General John Coffee regarding a meeting at the Cherokee Agency. Arranged but not kept by General Coffee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 30
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"