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Act of National Council Authorizing the Cherokee Regiment to Act as Indian Home Guard, November 3, 1863

 Item — Folder: 1195
Identifier: 4026.1394-.1

Description

Act of National Council signed by James Vann and B. jones, Tan-lah-lah and Allen Ross, and Acting Principle Chief Smith Christie authorizing Chief John Ross to secure change in organization of Cherokee Regiment to act as Indian Home Guard; Cites Stand Watie Raids. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1195

Dates

  • November 3, 1863

Creator

Language of Materials

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Materials in English

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Extent

From the Collection: 11 Linear Feet