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Subject Source: Gilcrease Object Names

Found in 12984 Collections and/or Records:

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Nine Delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise, February 25, 1837

 Item — Folder 214: [Barcode: 187.214]
Identifier: 4026.439-.3
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and nine delegates in Washington City to Henry R. Wise answering questions regarding Galphin claim. fFolded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 214

Dates: February 25, 1837

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross for Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood, June 15, 1860

 Item — Folder 1073: [Barcode: 187.1073]
Identifier: 4026.1244
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross for delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs Alfred B. Greenwood acknowledging receipt of 23 Bounty Land Warrants. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on one page. Folder 1073

Dates: June 15, 1860

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 23, 1864

 Item — Folder 1220: [Barcode: 187.1220]
Identifier: 4026.1435
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, and Lewis Downing to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole concerning status of 'Neutral Lands' and other matters. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 1220



Inscription(s)

Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy"

Dates: May 23, 1864

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann, September 10, 1861

 Item — Folder 1122: [Barcode: 187.1122]
Identifier: 4026.1316
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Assistant Chief Joseph Vann informing him of coming Captain Albert Pike visit and invitations to other tribes. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages, portions missing from sheet of paper. Folder 1122

Dates: September 10, 1861

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross, after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)

 Item — Folder 1104: [Barcode: 187.1104]
Identifier: 4026.1907-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Brother Lewis Ross regarding death of niece, Eleanor, and transmitting correspondence and Proclamation of Neutrality. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1104

Dates: after May 20, 1861 (Moulton)

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper, January 7, 1862

 Item — Folder 1150: [Barcode: 187.1150]
Identifier: 4026.1347
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Douglas H. Cooper transmitting documents (not found) regarding 'Reckless Proceedings' of Stand Watie and men. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1150

Dates: January 7, 1862

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, August 25, 1844

 Item — Folder 937: [Barcode: 187.937]
Identifier: 4026.1099
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas. L. McKinney. Announces marriage to "Molly" (Mary) to be held in Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on three pages. Folder 937

Dates: August 25, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney, September 6, 1844

 Item — Folder 942: [Barcode: 187.942]
Identifier: 4026.1103-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross, New York, to Colonel Thomas L. McKinney. Ross, Mary, and Sarah will return to Philadelphia and go west as soon as practicable. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on two pages. Folder 942

Dates: September 6, 1844

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William A. Phillips, January 4, 1863

 Item — Folder 1168: [Barcode: 187.1168]
Identifier: 4026.1360-.1
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross in Philadelphia to Colonel William A. Phillips at Fort Gibson congratulating him on resumption of Command of Indian Brigade and repeating suggestion of separate military department for Indian Territory. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1168

Dates: January 4, 1863

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to Colonel William Weer, July 8, 1862

 Item — Folder 1157: [Barcode: 187.1157]
Identifier: 4026.1352
Description

Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross at Park Hill to Colonel William Weer (United States) asking for civilized and honorable warfare by army now invading Cherokee Nation and declining interview at his camp (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1157

Dates: July 8, 1862