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Era: 1826 - 1850

3191 Items

June 28, 1842 | ink on paper

Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross to James Starr

1836 | watercolor on paper

Wum-pan-to-mee, the White Weasel

1836 | watercolor on paper

In-ne-o-cose, the Buffalo's Child

1836 | watercolor on paper

Devils Gate

late 19th century–early 20th century | white semi-tanned hide, glass, sinew

Child’s beaded semi-tanned leather moccasins with pink and blue geometric designs

late 19th century–early 20th century | semi-tanned hide, commercially tanned leather, glass, copper alloy, cotton thread, red pigment

Beaded leather moccasins with copper cones and cuffs

June 23, 1828 | ink on paper

Certificate of John Ross's Appointment as Postmaster of Head of Coosa, Chattooga District

October 27, 1830 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from Thomas W. Harris, Esquire to Chief John Ross

September 24, 1831 | paper

Resolution of Council

February 1, 1833 | ink on paper

Letter from William Rogers to Chief John Ross

April 3, 1834 | ink on paper

Letter from Ayugui to Cherokee Delegation

April 14, 1834 | ink on paper

Draft of Letters from Cherokee Delegation to Seneca Delegation

October 31, 1834 | ink on paper

Resolution of National Committee and Council

June 6, 1835 | ink on paper

Resolution Prescribing Election of 2 Committee Men, 2 Councilors, 2 Judges, and Two Lighthorse by Each of the 4 Districts for Terms of 2 Years

November 4, 1835 | ink on paper

Spoliation Claim of Standing Deer

June 13, 1836 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from A. R. Turk to Chief John Ross

February 22, 1837 | ink on paper

Memorial and Petition Signed by 6 Eastern and 4 Western Cherokee Chiefs

July 8, 1837 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from John H. Sherburne, Special Agent, to Chief John Ross

October 3, 1837 | ink on paper, wax

Letter from John Pilley to Chief John Ross.

November 26, 1837 | ink on paper

Letter from William Shorey Coodey to Chief John Ross