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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:

Letter signed "Sequoyah" in English, mid-19th century

 Item — Folder: 6
Identifier: 3826.2500
Description

Letter (no address) signed Sequoyah. Refers to "Fourteen years since we who are called Cherokee have learned to read." Folder 6

Dates: mid-19th century

Record of George Guess' (Sequoyah) military service, February 29, 1856

 Item — Folder: 4
Identifier: 4426.275a-b
Description

Two photocopies of records of George Guess' (Sequoyah) military service under Captain John McLamore, Cherokee. October 7, 1812-January 6, 1813 and January 27, 1813 to April 11, 1814. Folder 4

Dates: February 29, 1856

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