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Printed copy of 4026.1876.1-20 with copies of correspondence between Chief John Ross and certain officers of rebellious states.

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Printed message from President Chester A. Arthur to Congress regarding 'Cherokee Lands in Indian Territory.' Accounting for lands taken by United States for settlement of friendly Indians under 1866 Treaty.

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Printed letter from the Secretary of the Interior to the House of Representatives regarding appropriations for various Indian Tribes (Cherokee not included). One sheet of paper folded with typed text on three pages. Folded 1219.

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...

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One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso.

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Instructions from Acting Principal Chief Lewis Downing to Chief John Ross and Evan Jones that as a delegation to make a new treaty with the United States. (Moulton).

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...

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Resolutions adopted by the Council at Aquokee Camp asserting that the Sovereignty of the Cherokee Nation, its constitution, laws and usages shall continue in perpetuity, etc. (15 signers)

Collection Overview From the Collection: Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: John Ross (1790-1866) chief of the First Indian Republic, was principal chief of the Cherokees during the time of the Removal , establishment of the Cherokee Nation, and until his death. During the Civil War he split with the Cherokees who favored the Southern cause and ruled in exile after 1863 from Philadelphia. The collection contains correspondence, proclamation as chief of the Cherokee Tribe, legal papers, records,...