Ross was Chief Executive of the Cherokee Nation. Contains many of his addresses condemning the white "invasion" of Oklahoma. William P. Ross (1820-1891) was an eminent Cherokee statesman and a worthy successor to his distinguished uncle John Ross (1790-1866). He was a newspaper editor (The Cherokee Advocate, The Indian Journal, and others), a merchant, a lawyer, an envoy to Washington, and principal chief, among his numerous activities. This memorial volume contains a sketch of his life, many letters of tribute, and a quantity of his speeches, papers, and legal arguments.