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September 16, 1862

Ross, John, 1790-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

One letter addressed to Abraham Lincoln from John Ross dated September 16, 1862. Pertains to a visit with the Cherokee Nation. Mentions how they would like to establish a relationship with the United States.

GLC01233.02

1846

Ross, John, 1790-1866

Book

Title: Memorial of John Ross and others [Cherokee Indians]

29th Congress., 1st session. Senate document 331. Bound in modern adhesive-style.

GLC08402

1840/08/14

Ross, John, 1790-1866

Document signed

Title: to President Martin Van Buren.

Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.

GLC02856

1860/10/04

Ross, John, 1790-1866

Pamphlet

Title: Message of the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation to the National Council

Delivered October 4, 1860. Uncut.

GLC07384.04

1839/06/24

Ross, John, 1790-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matthew Buckle re: requesting meeting to prevent war between Cherokee peoples

Attempting to stop war between two Cherokee tribes.

GLC06741.01

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