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Manuscripts

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Classifications

Found in 12984 Collections and/or Records:

Copy of Letter from Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector to Chief John Ross, January 29, 1861

 Item — Folder 1089: [Barcode: 187.1089]
Identifier: 4026.1257-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Arkansas Governor Henry M. Rector to Chief John Ross seeking Cherokee to join seceding slave-holding states. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1089



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: January 29, 1861

Copy of Letter from B. F. Curry to Lieutenant I. L. Hooper, August 5, 1835

 Item — Folder 147: [Barcode: 187.147]
Identifier: 4026.201
Description

Copy of letter from B. F. Curry, Cherokee Agent for Immigration, to Lieutenant I. L. Hooper requesting the arrest of James Martin who has threatened the life of John Ridge. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 147



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "Copy"

Dates: August 5, 1835

Copy of Letter from Ben F. Currey to William S. Coody, July 7, 1836

 Item — Folder 188: [Barcode: 187.188]
Identifier: 4026.249
Description

Copy of letter from Ben F. Currey, Cherokee Agent for Emigration, to William S. Coody. Concerning Coody's repot that members of Congress acted in bad faith in advising Chief John Ross as to his course of action; mentions $10,000 paid to Chief John Ross. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 188



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copy"

Dates: July 7, 1836

Copy of Letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross, June 12, 1861

 Item — Folder 1108: [Barcode: 187.1108]
Identifier: 4026.1276-.1
Description

Copy of letter from Brigadier General Ben McCulloch to Chief John Ross respecting neutrality (with right of Southern sympathizers to organize home guards), and stating he will meet a Northern invasion of Cherokee Territory 'if I deem it advisable. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1108



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: June 12, 1861

Copy of Letter from C. C. Torrey to Chief John Ross, December 17, 1860

 Item — Folder 1086: [Barcode: 187.1086]
Identifier: 4026.1253
Description

Copy of letter from C. C. Torrey at Park Hill to Chief John Ross describing visit with Chief John Ross' niece before her death. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 1086



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: December 17, 1860

Copy of Letter from C. Runyan to Chief John Ross, February 23, 1840

 Item — Folder 707: [Barcode: 187.707]
Identifier: 4026.897-.1
Description

Copy of letter from C. Runyan, Little Rock, to Chief John Ross. Regarding conditions in Arkansas and steam boat business with mention that people are satisfied with decision of last council. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 707



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink, "Copies of letters"

Dates: February 23, 1840

Copy of Letter from C. Runyon to Chief John Ross, August 20, 1839

 Item — Folder 626: [Barcode: 187.626]
Identifier: 4026.8558
Description

Copy of letter from C. Runyon in Little Rob to Chief John Ross reporting movements of Victoria. Letter of August 20 reports on crew charges cost of boat repairs and a loan of $100 not repaid. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 626



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on recto, "A Copy"

Dates: August 20, 1839