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Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Letter from Chief John Ross to Araminta A. Ross, May 8, 1841

 Item — Folder 765: [Barcode: 187.765]
Identifier: 3826.7559-.3
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, to Araminta A. Ross (niece). Regarding death of William H. Harrison, her composition and possibility of leaving school (Moulton). Two folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on eight pages. Folder 765



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a letter"

Dates: May 8, 1841

Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas C. Hindman, August 19, 1841

 Item — Folder 772: [Barcode: 187.772]
Identifier: 4026.941
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City, to Colonel Thomas C. Hindman. Requesting information as to U.S. arrangements for horses and wagons prior to take-over by Cherokees. (Moulton) One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 772

Dates: August 19, 1841

Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas McKenney (Kenahlea), May 22, 1841

 Item — Folder 766: [Barcode: 187.766]
Identifier: 4026.935
Description

Copy of letter from Staniee Koowkskoowe (Ross) Washington City, to Col. Thos. McKenney (Kenahlea). Regarding former's visit to Bethlehem, Pa., status quo of Cherokee business with executive department, and disclosure of his intention to establish schools (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Detailed signature photograph included. Folder 766

Dates: May 22, 1841

Letter from Chief John Ross to Mary B. Stapler, July 25, 1845

 Item — Folder 970: [Barcode: 187.970]
Identifier: 4026.1131-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City to wife in Wilmington, Del. Regarding "Little BUD (Daughter Anna B.) and Mary's dismissal by the "Friends." (Quaker)(Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 970

Dates: July 25, 1845

Letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, November 19, 1857

 Item — Folder 1042: [Barcode: 187.1042]
Identifier: 4026.1216
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to National Council, Returning (without approval) an act to send a delegate to Washington. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1042

Dates: November 19, 1857

Letter from Chief John Ross to Sarah Stapler, March 18, 1860

 Item — Folder 1066: [Barcode: 187.1066]
Identifier: 4026.1237-.1
Description

Letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to Sarah Stapler. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1066

Dates: March 18, 1860

Letter from Chief John Ross to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler), February 12, 1864

 Item — Folder 1207: [Barcode: 187.1207]
Identifier: 4026.1421
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Washington City to 'Sister Sarah' (Stapler) referring to destitution and suffering of Cherokee. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1207

Dates: February 12, 1864

Letter from Chief John Ross to Unknown, February 7, 1840

 Item — Folder 702: [Barcode: 187.702]
Identifier: 4026.893-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Washington City, (addressee unnamed). Regarding claim of Jesse Clements; asks about number and condition of Cherokees remaining in East and mentions memorial to Congress. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 702

Dates: February 7, 1840

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 D. L. Dalton to Cherokee Agent George Butler, August 27, 1859

 Item — Folder 1056: [Barcode: 187.1056]
Identifier: 4026.1228
Description

Letter from D. L. Dalton in Washington to Cherokee Agent George Butler seeking biographical sketch of Chief John Ross in New American Cyclopedia. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1056

Dates: August 27, 1859