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Sequoyah, circa 1770 - August 1843

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: circa 1770 - August 1843

Nationality

Cherokee

Culture/Group

Native American; Cherokee

Occupation

Silversmith, blacksmith, teacher, soldier

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), May 1, 1860

 Item — Folder: 4
Identifier: 4426.273a-b
Description

Two photocopies of affidavit of John Ross and John Drew stating Sally Guess is only surviving widow of George Guess. Folder 4

Dates: May 1, 1860

Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell, October 17, 1855

 Item — Folder: 4
Identifier: 4426.274a-b
Description

Two Photostats of affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), given before George Butler, U.S. Agent, and Oonachinsa and Archibald Campbell, for purpose of obtaining bounty land under Act of March 3, 1855, based on husband's military service in Creek War of 1813-1814. Folder 4

Dates: October 17, 1855

Handwritten biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts, mid-20th century

 Item — Folder: 11
Identifier: 4027.8362a-d
Description

Longhand biography of Sequoyah with transcription by Levi Gritts. Folder 11

Dates: mid-20th century

Letter from M. Duval concerning Kee Chie Band, George Guess, and John Drew, September 12, 1844

 Item — Folder: 2
Identifier: 3826.2503
Description

Photocopy of letter form M. Duval (referenced in letter from P. M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford) concerning arrival of Kee Chie [Kee Chi] Band, reporting George Guess [Sequoyah] and son in poverty on Red River, requesting permission for John Drew to bring them back to the Nation Folder 2.

Dates: September 12, 1844

Letter from Oo-no-leh to P. M. Butler concerning death of Sequoyah, May 15, 1845

 Item — Folder: 3
Identifier: 3826.2504-.1
Description

Photostat of pages concerning the death of Sequoyah: Letter from Oo-no-leh (who went to find Sequoyah) to P.M. Butler, Cherokee Agent. Letter in English. (Typescript of Oo-no-leh letter included). Folder 3

Dates: May 15, 1845

Letter from P. M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford, September 12, 1844

 Item — Folder: 2
Identifier: 3826.2502
Description

Photocopy of a letter from P.M. Butler of Columbia, South Carolina to Honorable T. Hartley Crawford. Enclosed extract of letter from M. Duval on August 8th, from Fort Gibson concerning arrival of Kee Chie [Kee Chi] Band, reporting George Guess and son in poverty on Red River. Also, requesting permission for Captain John Drew to bring him back to the Nation. Folder 2

Dates: September 12, 1844

Letter from P. M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford forwarding Oo-no-leh's report of Sequoyah's death, May 15, 1845

 Item — Folder: 3
Identifier: 3826.2504.2
Description

Photostat of letter from P.M. Butler to T. Hartley Crawford forwarding Oo-no-leh's letters concerning Sequoyah's death. Folder 3

Dates: May 15, 1845

Letter from Sequoyah to "Friend John" in English, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder: 7
Identifier: 3826.2501
Description

Letter said to be by Sequoyah to "Friend John." Enclosed is the Cherokee Syllabary. Folder 7

Dates: mid-19th century

Letter in Cherokee syllabary from Oo-no-leh to P. M. Butler concerning Sequoyah's death, May 15, 1845

 Item — Folder: 3
Identifier: 3826.2505a-b
Description

Photostat and photograph of letter from Oo-no-leh's to P. M. Butler in Cherokee Syllabary concerning the death of Sequoyah. Folder 3

Dates: May 15, 1845

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American Indians 11
Native American 11
Sequoyah Manuscript Collection 11
Letter 8
P. M. Butler 5