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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Act of Congress Permitting the Cherokee to Lease Land, August 7, 1882

 Item — Folder 1326: [Barcode: 187.1326]
Identifier: 3026.198
Description

Act of Congress permitting the Cherokee to lease not more than 3 salines on their lands lying west of 96 degrees West longitude for no more than 20 years. One sheet of paper with typed text in ink on recto and handwritten text in pencil on verso. Folder 1326



Inscription(s)

Inscription on verso in pencil

Dates: August 7, 1882

Fragment of a decision of the Cherokee Claims Committee for reimbursement for cattle destroyed by Whites, October 31, 1836

 Item — Folder 28: [Barcode: 61.28]
Identifier: 4026.1576
Description

Fragment of a decision made by William Thornton, Cherokee National Council, Acting Committee on National Claims in favor of John Crossland's claim for 158 cattle valued at $699.00 which were destroyed by Whites in Arkansas. Folder 28

Dates: October 31, 1836

From Charles M. Russell to his 'Friend Mehard', late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.533.1-4
Description

Handwritten two page letter from Charles M. Russell to 'Friend Mehard' (not dated) is a friendly letter that is referring to a recent trip through Arizona and inviting Mehard to visit.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century