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Draft of "Address" to "Brethren" about division among Wyandotts over M.E. Church - North and South (evidently given before Civil War). Note on rear (not necessarily related) mentions "above names" and 11 to 6 vote on resolutions. Typescript available

Description Albert Pike's address to the Legislature and the people of the Choctaw Nation. Pike begins by discussing the duties he initially agreed to in the contract between him and the delegation. He states he agreed to prosecute the claims of both individual members and those of National importance as specified under the Treaty of 1830 on behalf of the Unites States Government. However, he continues by discussing the broken contracts, new contracts, lack of payment, and broken promises he has...

Scope and Contents Inscribed by hand in black ink, "James Hewgley Mildred P. Williams" in lower right on verso; Inscribed by hand in blue ink, "Mother of Lloyd H. Williams, III (cousin of Mrs. Eddie Faye Gates)" in lower right on verso Curatorial Remarks Mayor Hewgley and Mildred Williams campaigning for former mayor James Hewgley.People: Mayor Hewgley, Mildred Williams Purpose: electionCommunity Elder Tags: Sign, steps, suit, dress,...

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Printed 'address' of Major General Winfield Scott to the Cherokee asking them to make preparations for removal and gather at Ross' Landing or Gunter's Landing. One sheet of paper with typed text in ink on recto and handwritten text in ink on verso. Folder 343

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Text of address (unsigned) by John Mason, Jr. to the Cherokee in which he speaks for the President who sees destruction of the tribe in continued white contact, but salvation in their own lands in the west and promises a delegation in the House of Representatives. Sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink. Folder 235