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Ross, John, 1790-1866

 Person

Biography

Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation from 1828–1866.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Confederate Cherokee Relations Papers, 1861-1864

 Collection
Identifier: E99.C5-C667 1864
Content Description

Four documents relating to the relationship between the Confederacy and the Cherokee Nation. The oldest dated 9 February 1861, Richmond, predates the Secession of Virginia. These papers are not in any order, and may just be transcriptions and translations of other documents. Articles 54 and 55 concern amnesty for Cherokees who committed crimes against the Confederacy. Authorizes payment to North Carolina Cherokees.

Dates: 1861-02-09 - 1864-08-16